Keshia Knight Pulliam on Making a 'Splash,' and Dispeling the Myth That Black Women Don't Swim

The actress tells ESSENCE.com she joined the reality diving competition Splash to inspire women of color and dispel the myth that "black girls don't swim."

Charlene Cooper Mar, 22, 2013

ESSENCE.com caught up with Splash contestant, Keshia Knight Pulliam, who gave us the scoop on what it was like to participate in ABC’s new celebrity diving competition. The star encourages women of color to swim more and take good care of their hair while at it. Pulliam also shares details on her non-profit, Kamp Kizzy, that aids in building the self-esteem of young girls.

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