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Commemorating Black Roller Skating in Chicago – December 8, 2018

The very first day Black people were able to roller skate indoors in Chicago was December 8, 1938. I’m having a roller skating event to commemorate this historical event on December 8, 2018. Here are the details I have for now: Date: December 8, 2018 Place: Glenwood Roller Rink, 656 Holbrook Rd, Glenwood, IL 60425… Read More: Commemorating Black Roller Skating in Chicago – December 8, 2018 »

Clarification on ROLLER SKATING Research

When I tell people that I am conducting research on ROLLER SKATING history, people ask me if I am writing about ice skating, inline skating and stepping. Am I explaining my project incorrectly? What part of ROLLER SKATING don’t people don’t understand? If I am explaining this incorrectly verbally, allow me to clarify in writing.… Read More: Clarification on ROLLER SKATING Research »