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The COVID pandemic caused a roller skating boom. Now, skaters in West Oakland are fighting for a rink of their own.

On this episode of the Fifth & Mission podcast, Caron Creighton visits DeFremery Park to report on the efforts of the skating group Panther Skate. She talks to skaters and parks officials about the history of Black roller skating and why the sport is deeply personal for the community.

Photo above: Panther Skate member Keiyana "Kei-Kei" Kemp at DeFremery Park.

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