Childhood Tragedy

Season 10 Episode 1003

About the Episode

Dr. Albert “Doc” Jones, founder of the National Association of Black Scuba Divers, reflects on a resonant event from his childhood where he witnessed a child drowning in a local river.

Aired: | Expires: | Runtime: 1m 00s

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