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Roller rinks across America have provided the African American community with a safe space for family and tradition since before the civil rights movement. They've even been credited with the career breakthroughs of influential artists like Queen Latifah, N.W.A. and Dr. Dre. Every city's rink scene has its own signature moves, Baltimore is home to Snapping, Detroit has Open House and in New York/New Jersey they skate in trains and trios. Despite the continued closures of these cultural landmarks, the community adopts a "have wheels, will travel" attitude, twisting and turning their way to national skate parties. Strap on your wheels and get ready be moved by the love and spirit of a community working to preserve their culture.