An exercise in composting ANTS July 27, 2021September 6, 2022 / in: grief, writing Automatic negative thoughts, or ANTs, are things I’ve been working on smashing for quite some time in therapy. Unfortunately, a … Read more
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
Racial disparity in roller derby and the work it will take to fix it May 6, 2021May 6, 2021 / in: female athletes, Kansas City Roller Warriors, Kansas City sports, roller derby, sports, writing I’ve been dreaming about interviewing Foxxi Brown about her experience playing roller derby for months now, and specifically about the … 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
Roller skating gear: How to protect yourself with Singh Machine September 15, 2020September 15, 2020 / in: roller derby, roller skates, writing I love nerding out over roller skating gear, and always have wished I could test it all myself through all … 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 skating foot care: It’s easier than you’d think. September 3, 2020September 3, 2020 / in: roller skates, writing One of the hardest parts of learning to skate is what comes with it: the blisters, raw patches, ripped up … Read more
