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Mabel Fairbanks: The Ice Breaker
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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
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