Redefining the sesh through a spiritual sisiterhood designed to foster self-development and leadership skills, Skater Uktis are challenging the status quo in skateboarding. Ukti, or Ukhti, meaning ‘my sister’ in Arabic, perfectly describes the unique nature of the all-female Muslim crew originating in London, and now operating in 13+ countries where the goal is toContinue reading “An Interview with Skater Uktis”
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Wren: Experiences of a Trans Skateboarder
Words by Wren My name is Wren and I’m a trans skater. I’d skated for around 10 years before I came out. When I did, not only did half of my friends disown me, but I also started receiving abuse online from them and also from total strangers too. It got so bad I ended upContinue reading “Wren: Experiences of a Trans Skateboarder”
In Womxn We Trust
‘In Womxn We Trust’ is an underground music show that aims to highlight womxn in creative industries. This PRIDE month Drum & Bass DJ, Amy B interviewed Cassie and Amelia, two skateboarders from the LGBTQIA+ community, on Subtle Radio. They shared their experiences on being queer in skateboarding and how they finally found a safeContinue reading “In Womxn We Trust”
Gender Euphoria: A state of happiness and contentment with one’s own gender and/or body.
Words by Lois Parton. #SKATEWITHPRIDE
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Rianne Evans on the cover of Vague Skate Mag
We caught up with Rianne Evans to see how the past year has been for her, and to hear the story behind the ride on 50-50 shot featured on the cover of Vague Skate Mag’s 20th Issue. Let’s first get the introductions out of the way – you’ve been skating now for more than aContinue reading “Rianne Evans on the cover of Vague Skate Mag”
