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Mabel Fairbanks: The Ice Breaker

Mabel Fairbanks: The Ice Breaker

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Mabel Fairbanks: The Ice Breaker

FromCode Switch

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Length:
39 minutes
Released:
Mar 2, 2022
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

Figure skating has always been about flair and drama. But what happens on the ice is nothing compared to what goes on behind the scenes. This week, with the help of our friends at the Blind Landing podcast, we're telling the story of Mabel Fairbanks. Fairbanks was a Black and Seminole figure skater who spent her career training figure skaters of color — while navigating the complicated racial and social dynamics that characterized the sport.
Released:
Mar 2, 2022
Format:
Podcast episode

Titles in the series (100)

Ever find yourself in a conversation about race and identity where you just get...stuck? Code Switch can help. We're all journalists of color, and this isn't just the work we do. It's the lives we lead. Sometimes, we'll make you laugh. Other times, you'll get uncomfortable. But we'll always be unflinchingly honest and empathetic. Come mix it up with us.