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Leon Sykes

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A Black man holds his infant son in the water with a blue pool noodle tied safely around the baby to keep him afloat

One Oaklander reflects on his journey becoming a West Oakland swim instructor

By Leon Sykes

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Health

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August 7, 2022

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