<p>#006 - Tymir Green-Ellis is a Philadelphia-native and Senior rower at Johnson &amp; Wales University where he is currently the only black rower on the team. In this interview he talks about his aspirations after college, as well as his experience being a Boathouse Sports Ambassador, coaching for Philadelphia City Rowing, and coaching for BLJ Community Rowing with Brannon Johnson. He shares what it feels like to have your collegiate rowing career cut short, as well as what it feels like to have other people who look like you on your rowing team — and what it feels like to not. To learn more about Tymir, follow him on Instagram @tymiryasin</p>

"What's one thing you want your white coach to know?" Anonymous Rowers Respond, Pt. 1

Denise Aquino and Patricia Destine are two women of color who are dedicated to promoting diversity within the sport of rowing. Both are former rowers turned coxswains turned coaches in the sport. Together they have almost 25 years of experience on the erg, at regattas, in the launch, or at the boathouse. No stranger to navigation or microphones, these former coxswains amplify what it’s like to navigate the topic of race within the white-dominated sport of rowing. Like most bodies of water, the tide is changing; there are more American rowers of color than there has ever been. You’ll hear from people who represented the U.S. in international races to folks who just started to row this year. Tune in to listen to a mix of interviews, special co-hosts, and tag-team shows from hosts, Denise and Patricia. Whether a rower or not, you’re not going to want to miss. Hit subscribe and enjoy.