Episode 5: Cora (Affinity Skateboarding) "Queerness as in Skating"

In the 5th Episode of the Lilac Archive, Cora the organiser of Inclusive Skateboarding group, Affinity Skateboarding, discusses how skateboarding and sporting can lead to more inclusive future for Queer sporting participation. Artist Links:   Affinity SkateboardingDiscussion Links: Unity Skateboarding: Unity Skateboarding Dazed | Unity is Tackling Homophobia in Skating  Queer Inclusive Sports: Pride Sports Guardian | Football Toxic for Gay Players AP News | What To Know About Lia Thomas Guardian | Sports Teams Giving Trans Kids a Safe Place to Play Human Rights Campaign | Facts About Transgender and Non-Binary Participation in Sport Stargazy FC Skateboarding and Public Space: Skateboarding Reviving Cities The Role Skateboarding in Urban Well Being  Pickleball: Trans Inclusion In Pickelball Trans Women Belong in Women Sports Chapters + Bookmarks: “(00:27) Episode Intro” “(1:11) Interview Intro” “(1:57) Question 1- What Led to the Creation of Affinity Skateboarding?” “(3:00) Question 2- What Drew You to Skateboarding Specifically?” “(9:03) Question 3- Do You Think More Inclusive Spaces Are Needed in Sport and Skateboarding?” “(16:36) Question 4- Do You Think That Spaces for Sport Can Movement Can Help Community Building?” “(26:39) Question 5- Do You Think Skateboarding Is Unique in This Position?” “(32:55) Question 6- Do You Think That the Transformation of Sports-Centred Spaces Can Help Combat Marginalisation?” “(45:57) Interview Outro” “(47:04) Episode Outro”