30th May 2025
Community Event
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LONDON – ZINE LAUNCH: ARCHIVING UNDERGROUND SKATE COMMUNITIES

The Africa Centre - LONDON – ZINE LAUNCH: ARCHIVING UNDERGROUND SKATE COMMUNITIES

What is it?

This event will explore the intersection of skate culture, social advocacy, and the powerful contributions of Black and Brown communities to the evolution of skateboarding. We aim to highlight the often-overlooked legacies of these communities and create a platform for their voices, stories, and impact to be recognised and celebrated. and the opportunity to purchase our first edition of Tales of the Underdogs zine. It will be an evening of community-building, storytelling, and celebration focused on the legacies of skaters of colour and their significant influence on contemporary skate culture.

5 pm – 8 pm:

DJ + Photography exhibition

Zine workshop table

8 pm – 8:50 pm:

Doc screening: It’s A London Thing (Dir. Marilyn Fontain), You’re Not Scared You’re Excited (MSGP Morocco Skate Documentary)

Zine panel talk: Marie Mayassi (Founder), Marilyn Fontaine (Filmmaker)

9 pm – 10 pm:

DJ + Social

Always on:

Merch table

Food + soft drinks

Photo exhibition

When

30th May 2025 - 30th May 2025
5:00 pm - 10:00 pm

Where

66 Great Suffolk Street London

London
SE1 0BL