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