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Berlin swimming pool cancels ‘Black communities only’ event over security concerns after backlash

Source: Times of India
Category: General
Region: Germany
Published: August 14, 2026 at 18:32

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Berlin’s Volksbuhne swimming pool has cancelled a planned event exclusively for Black communities after facing backlash over restricted access. The €300,000 temporary pool was due to close to the general public for six hours on August 14. Organisers cited security concerns, saying Black children and teenagers had faced right-wing and racist harassment at swimming events.

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