‘We don’t look like them’: Black figure skaters face barriers to …
WEBFeb 13, 2022 · Figure skating has long excluded Black athletes. The disparity can be seen from youth competitions all the way up to Team USA.
How U.S. Figure Skaters Are Standing Up For Black Lives And …
WEBJul 20, 2020 · How U.S. Figure Skaters Are Standing Up For Black Lives And Pledging To Diversify Their Sport. Adam Rippon has a combined following of more than 1.3 million across Instagram and Twitter.
Black Figure Skaters See Performing as Their Best Way to Speak Out
WEBMar 25, 2021 · Andrews, the lone Black member of the U.S. national figure skating team, sometimes still encounters that unwelcome thought on and off the ice: that she might be seen as different from her peers...
Understanding Skateboarding Culture: Symbols, Slang, and …
WEBLogos and graphics on skateboard decks, clothing and fashion trends, as well as tattoos and body art, all contribute to the visual identity and symbolism of skateboarding culture. These symbols serve as a way for skateboarders to connect with one another and showcase their love for the sport.
Fighting for Equity On the Ice - League of Women Voters
WEBAug 30, 2021 · Initiatives like Diversify Ice and the Figure Skating Diversity and Inclusion Alliance are tackling racism and creating a community for skaters of color, including gender-nonconforming skaters. And of course, organizations like the League are standing in support of women and LGBTQ+ athletes in cases like Hecox v.
New York Wednesday Night Skate enjoys a resurgence during the ... - NPR
WEBOct 22, 2022 · Wednesday Night Skate has zipped through the streets of New York since the 1990s but really picked up steam during the pandemic. These days, 200-300 skaters participate in the weekly event.
A normal Wednesday night in NYC: Hundreds of inline skaters hit ... - NPR
WEBSep 20, 2022 · On a hot and humid night in New York City, reporter Austin Cope caught up with a mass of people gathered at one edge of Central Park.
Skateboarding helps mental health, builds diverse relationships, …
WEBFeb 26, 2020 · A first-of-its-kind study of skateboarding culture found the sport improves mental health, fosters community and encourages diversity and resilience, according to USC.
The Back-Flipping Black Figure Skater Who Changed the Sport …
WEBAug 18, 2015 · Mabel Fairbanks —who, in 1997 became the first African American woman inducted into the U.S. Figure Skating Hall of Fame at the age of 82—was never allowed to skate competitively.
How Physics Keeps Figure Skaters Gracefully Aloft
WEBFeb 7, 2018 · People who prefer to experience physics on a less slippery surface can spin around in an office chair with arms extended: Pull in the arms, and the spin speed increases.