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Music and tradition reporter DeAsia Paige discovered to swim at Black day camps in Detroit. Years later, she returned to the water and located peace, freedom and a connection to the lady she was once.
Atlanta Journal-Constitution music and tradition reporter DeAsia Paige pauses whereas swimming laps on Wednesday, Aug 26, 2026 in Atlanta. (Natrice Miller for the AJC)
In our weekly sequence, “Let Me Put U On,” the UATL crew shares the tales, locations and experiences that proceed to resonate lengthy after we first found them. Some issues are just too good to maintain to ourselves.
When I’m within the water, time surrenders its big grip. Today’s worries stop. Tomorrow’s plans grow to be fleeting. Stressors cease.
Only one factor issues: swimming as quick and gracefully as I can.
My relationship with swimming is each complicated and rewarding. I’ve completed it since I used to be a toddler.
Today, swimming has grow to be a respite from fixed anxieties — serving as a needed vessel for peace and security in my life. And, should you’re keen on attempting, it may be the identical for you.
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Atlanta Journal-Constitution music and tradition reporter DeAsia Paige pauses earlier than swimming laps on Wednesday, Aug 26, 2026 in Atlanta. (Natrice Miller for the AJC)
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Atlanta Journal-Constitution music and tradition reporter DeAsia Paiges swims on Wednesday, Aug 26, 2026 in Atlanta. (Natrice Miller for the AJC)
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Atlanta Journal-Constitution music and tradition reporter DeAsia Paige swims on Wednesday, Aug 26, 2026 in Atlanta. (Natrice Miller for the AJC)
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Atlanta Journal-Constitution music and tradition reporter DeAsia Paige squeezes the water from her hair after swimming on Wednesday, Aug 26, 2026 in Atlanta. (Natrice Miller for the AJC)
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Atlanta Journal-Constitution music and tradition reporter DeAsia Paige poses for a poolside portrait earlier than swimming laps on Wednesday, Aug 26, 2026 in Atlanta. (Natrice Miller for the AJC)
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DeAsia is a music and tradition reporter for The Atlanta Journal-Constitution. She focuses on the intersection of arts, tradition and numerous communities, in addition to how rising social traits are being expressed by way of the lens of the Atlanta aesthetic. DeAsia’s work will be seen in Pitchfork, Essence, Teen Vogue, Elle and extra.
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