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Natalie Porter
Skateboarding librarian, archivist and author of Girl Gangs, Zines, and Powerslides: A History of Badass Women Skateboarders, who researches and documents women's skate history and runs the Women's Skate History Archive.
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Nov 27, 2025
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Natalie Porter, "Girl Gangs, Zines, and Powerslides: A History of Badass Women Skateboarders" (ECW Press, 2025)
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Natalie Porter, a skateboarding librarian and the founder of the Women's Skate History Archive, dives into the untold stories of women and non-binary skateboarders. She highlights the importance of community-building and the historical roots of girl gangs, which fostered visibility and agency for female skaters. Porter discusses the DIY zines that served as powerful communication tools and the grassroots movements of the 1980s that countered the male-dominated narrative. This vibrant conversation celebrates the resilience and impact of women in skateboarding.
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