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
