What a Puerto Rican skater can teach the roller derby community June 14, 2021June 14, 2021 / in: female athletes, future, Kansas City, Kansas City Roller Warriors, Kansas City sports, roller derby, writing The discussions I’m having with roller derby athletes of color have really struck a nerve in the derbyverse. I’m thrilled … Read more
Breaking down racial barriers to create equity in roller derby April 18, 2021April 18, 2021 / in: change, justice, Kansas City, Kansas City Roller Warriors, Kansas City sports, roller derby, sports, writing I have to start this post with a giant, “THANK YOU.” Thank you to all of you who took the … Read more
Racial equity, roller derby, and the future of the sport April 7, 2021April 9, 2021 / in: change, female athletes, justice, Kansas City, Kansas City Roller Warriors, Kansas City sports, roller derby, sports, writing I’ve been thinking about racial equity in roller derby for many, many years. When I skated, I couldn’t help but … Read more
Choose your battles: How small fights can make change happen November 8, 2020November 8, 2020 / in: change, female athletes, grief, inspiration, Kansas City, Kansas City sports, roller derby, sadness, strength, women, writing When I first started grad school, the professor who ended up becoming my thesis committee head said something to me … Read more
Learn how to skate with Singh Machine September 12, 2020September 12, 2020 / in: Kansas City, roller derby, roller skates, writing When I first imagined this series and wanted to discuss what it takes to learn how to skate, the person … Read more
Roller derby, baby June 12, 2014 / in: fun, Kansas City, Kansas City Roller Warriors, music, roller derby, writing Ben Folds has been in Kansas City playing with the Symphony, which is absolutely amazing for a number of reasons. … Read more
Little reminders June 4, 2014 / in: change, comics, female athletes, fun, future, inspiration, Kansas City, Kansas City Roller Warriors, Kansas City sports, roller derby, writing It is 12:15 a.m. on a Wednesday morning and I am laying in bed icing my knee and finishing up … Read more
A bottle of Irony January 25, 2014 / in: change, creativity, female athletes, fun, future, inspiration, Kansas City, Kansas City Roller Warriors, Kansas City sports, roller derby, writing Well, folks, it’s been awhile. I promise I haven’t been neglecting you all. It’s just that… Well… Okay, maybe I’ve … Read more
Season 5? How did we get here? October 18, 2013 / in: female athletes, fun, future, Kansas City, Kansas City Roller Warriors, Kansas City sports, roller derby It seems my fifth season of roller derby will begin next month. Hey, if you’re in Kansas City, you should … Read more
