Crowds watching rollerskating exhibition. Chicago, Illinois by Russel Lee Apr. 1941. Obtained from: Library of Congress

Couple talking at roller skating rink of Savoy Ballroom. Chicago, Illinois by Russell Lee. 01/01/1941. Obtained from: Library of Congress

Roller skating at the Savoy Ballroom on Saturday night. Chicago, Illinois by Russell Lee. 01/01/1941. Obtained from: Library of Congress

Negro swinging his girl on roller skates. Savoy Ballroom, Chicago, Illinois. By Russell Lee. 01/01/1941. Obtained from: Library of Congress

Having fun at rollerskating rink of Savoy Ballroom. Chicago, Illinois by Russell Lee. 01/01/1941. Obtained from: Library of Congress

Letter from Impala Skate sent with a donation of roller skates for middle school girls in the Black Girl Magic Group and courtesy of Sydney Blaylock in 2021.

Marawa Rose Gold Impala Quad Roller Skates and Pins

Black Girl Magic Virtual Roller - Skating Session featuring Sydney Blaylock in 2021

Some of the donated roller skates from Impala Skate in colors Blue with Yellow wheels, purple floral print with lavender wheels, rose gold, and teal with p ink and teal wheels.

Cover of October 22, 1981 Jet Magazine, featuring Diana Ross on roller skates in a Red and white stripped romper, with the title “ Roller Skating Becomes Popular With The Stars ”

JET Magazine s pread of celebrities like Richard P ryor rollerskating with his daughter Elizabeth Pryor and Scherrie Payne. Marlyn McCoo pictured roller skating in a bathing suit and sneaker skates.

JET Magazine spread images with celebrities Lawrence Hilton - Jacobs, Kellee Patterson, and Richard Pryor rol lerskating

JET Magazine spread of celebrities Diana Ross, Roxie Roker, and Freda Payne photographed roller - skating

DiscOasis DJ on high rise platform surrounded by neon green lights at Wollman Rink in Central Park New York, NY on Sept 29, 2022. Photographed by Ashley

Neon green lit sign that reads “ Let the good vibes roll! ” in cursive on a wall adorned with greenery at Wollman Rink in Central Park New York, NY on Sept 29, 2022. Photographed by Ashley.