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

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,…

The temporary open-air pool in front of Berlin's Volksbuhne theatre (pictured) was officially opened just last week, and will remain open for eight weeks.