A group of young Chicago women of color are challenging the hegemony of skateboarding through their collective, Fro Skate. Since its founding by close friends Karlie Thornton, Brianna Beckham and Maya Greene, the group has grown exponentially; meet-ups that once had ten to fifteen in attendance pull in upwards of fifty members of the tight-knit crew. The women use social media to schedule meet-ups, hangouts and just network with fellow skateboarders around the city. Follow @froskate on Instagram and keep an eye out for Froskate at a skatepark near you. (Jake Krzeczowski)
