We're so excited to announce that veteran volunteer leader Michael Cheek will serve as our brand-new, 2026 Northeast Regional Lead this year! 🎉 During the day Mike works as a contract specialist with the federal government, and in the evening and on the weekends he loves getting his friends and family—especially his daughter—outdoors. Mike was also honored to be recognized as the 2024 Outdoor Afro Leader of the Year! He looks forward to fostering an environment of communication, consistency and connection among Outdoor Afro's volunteer leaders in the Northeast. Give Mike a warm welcome in the comments! ☀️👋😎 (fb)

🌊 Learning to swim isn’t just about strokes and safety—it’s about reclaiming joy, building confidence, and saying yes to new experiences at any age. Outdoor Afro’s Making Waves program offers FREE swim lessons for people of all ages—because it’s never too late to learn life-saving water skills! Ready to take the plunge? Apply for a swim scholarship today at the link in our bio. 💧🧡 #MakingWaves #OutdoorAfro #WaterConfidence #SwimScholarship #FreeSwimLessons #AdultSwimLessons (fb)