In this episode, I explore roller skating -- its history and the role of the rink as a cultural institution. To explore this topic, I am joined by Alan Bacon, a trustee at the National Museum of Roller Skating and rink owner, and Jocelyn Marie Goode, founding director of the African-American Roller-Skate Museum. If you enjoyed this episode, below are some links worth checking out.
National Museum of Roller Skating
https://www.rollerskatingmuseum.org/

African-American Roller-Skate Museum
https://www.afamrollerskatemuseum.org

"Once Upon A Roller Skate" a narrative of roller skate history and black culture
https://www.afamrollerskatemuseum.org/learn

A Tribute to West Covina's Skate Junction
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rsbzI7a_xIY


---

Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sociology-ruins-evrything/support