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6 FUNDED 2021-22 S.I.C. ORGANIZATIONS
FROSKATE | CHICAGO, ILfroSkate exists to provide inclusive experiences, resources and equity for the BIPOC, non-traditional skateboarding community. Leaders: Karlie Thornton and L Brew BOARD 2 TEARS | LOS ANGELES, CABoard 2 Tears aims to serve women, nonbinary and LGBTQIA2S + skaters in LA through meetups and charity focused events. Leaders: Crystal Raines and Ashley Ajayi LONELYBONES | BOSTON, MAWe at LonelyBones are exactly that - lonely skaters who are tired of feeling unwelcome and underrepresented by traditional skate culture and of having no one to learn, grow, and skate alongside. We're not waiting for the skate industry as it is today to make space for us; we're creating and fostering that space ourselves to be representative, dynamic, and most importantly - safe from anything that isn't strong foundational community ties and the love that comes with that. Leaders: Claire Lee and Rayven Tate |
SHRED YOUR FEARS | PITTSBURGH, PAShred Your Fears hosts skateboarding workshops for women, trans, and/or nonbinary people to feel strong and comfortable in their bodies. Leaders: Maya Haptas and Sarah Pack SK8BABES | NYC + NEW HAVEN COUNTY, CTWe’re just tryna sk8 while also using our platform to give welcoming experiences to non-traditional skateboarders. Leaders: Liv Collins and Ang Caliwara TAKEOVER | VANCOUVER, BCTakeover Skateboarding aims to create safe spaces for those historically and presently marginalized and underrepresented in skateboarding and beyond. A BIPOC, LGBTQ+ & 2S, and women-centered community organization, we use skateboarding and art as vehicles to encourage BIPOC youth to engage in radical joy, and offer them space and safety to explore their own identities Leaders: Taylor Koble and Ryme Lahcene |
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