Herstory Made: At 54, West Side Chicagoan Lovie Twine Conquers the Chicago River

Lovie Twine, 54, a Chicago native from the West Side’s Austin community, had a remarkable first-time experience swimming in the Chicago River. She was the only African American woman in the group. Photojournalist Lanette Warbington captured Twine’s historic moment. 

Photo Credit: Lanette Warbington

 

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