But before Black Americans could explore their love of roller-skating, their mere presence in roller rinks was barred in those segregated spaces, even after the Civil Rights Act of 1964 was passed.

This is where many Black roller skating clubs and unique skating styles ... when it wasn’t more like a pure white sport, that these rinks that were built for white audiences and formal skaters ...

It’s a celebration of Black culture as skaters glide across the rink at Sk8 City in Arlington. When you think of roller skating you may not know about the rich history it has in the African ...

It featured a motorcycle jacket and a turtleneck, which he paired with matching leather trousers and black and white leather gloves. “The wardrobe during the skating section was actually ...

Roller skaters have been pushing for more places to skate on O‘ahu. Another group called Rainbow Rollers created an online ...

Black Roller Skating Joy: Finding Health and Justice on ... More Women Do it Black mothers are nine times more likely than white mothers to be given formula in the hospital. Sterling Grey-Simmons ...

Knejie Allen, left, and Adontis Atkins, right, sit on top of the DJ booth at their “SK8-Dark-30” party at Winnwood Skate Center. During intermission, the two addressed a massive crowd ...

The community of roller skating is embedded in the city's culture, especially among Black families, with bounce, dance and roller derby teams all over the metro. One local skater fostered a group ...

Enjoy Family Day at the Library of Congress and a Taylor Swift-themed Valentine's roller ... ice skating on Fridays all month. There are also great events meant to educate families for Black ...