When you think of what a skater looks like, be it at a park, on ice, or in a roller rink, who are you picturing?
"I want people to get rid of their idea of what they think a skater is, because whatever you're thinking is wrong," DJ Gooden said.
"There's no special title, skills, or anything that you have to have to be a skater. There's no identity associated with it," Gooden said. "When we talk about equity, we want to knock down those barriers that keep some of us out of the sport. So, whether it be access to the safety equipment or the equipment itself, access to sources of funds so they can purchase the equipment, access to coaches, just different things like that," Gooden said.
For the Black Girls Skate team, it's not just about providing a space for folks to share tips on tricks and connect over their shared love of skate culture. It's also about providing skaters with a space to feel safe in literally every sense of the word.
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