The National African American Roller Skating Archive in Washington, D.C., was launched 20 years ago to capture and preserve the history of Black roller skating communities.

Roller-skating is part of the fabric of what it means to be a Black American. One man works to make sure the pastime endures for another generation. IE 11 is not supported.

When you think of roller skating you may not know about the rich history it has in the African-American community. Skating has played a significant role in the Black culture since the late 1950s ...

The founders of SK8 Shot Studios are taking Kansas City roller-skating rinks by storm. Their plan is to revive the once thriving scene and grow it into a global destination for Black skate culture ...

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. To stream 13WMAZ on your phone ...

As Black roller skaters from around the country bring their styles to the city, some locals look for space to preserve the moves Atlanta is known for. Performances in N.Y.C. Broadway Guide ...

Refinery29 quoted Victoria W. Wolcott in an article on the significance of roller skating for Black women as a form of self-expression. Speaking on the history of segregation in skating rinks in the U ...

WASHINGTON — For more than three decades roller skating was a thriving pastime for D.C.'s Black residents. Nowhere was as popular as the National Roller-Skating Rink in Adams Morgan.

Rich City Skate, which closed in 2016, was prominently featured in the "United Skates" documentary about African-American roller skating culture. Matteson District 162/HANDOUT.

The founders of SK8 Shot Studios are taking Kansas City roller-skating rinks by storm. Their plan is to revive the once thriving scene and grow it into a global destination for Black skate culture — ...

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. To stream 11Alive on your phone ...