JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – It’s a celebration of Black culture as skaters glide across the rink at Sk8 City in Arlington. When you think of roller skating you may not know about the rich history it ...

Black Americans turned to skating as an outlet during the Civil Rights movement As people quarantined and searched for ways to be entertained, many returned to roller skating. Skip Navigation ...

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WAVE) - Back in the 1950s, skating rinks allowed one night per week for the Black community to skate. During this time, places were still segregated, so skate night grew in popularity ...