Ila Epperson

coach and former skater at Figure Skating in Harlem

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Figure skating is seen as an elite, mostly white sport, but a new documentary series tells the story of a program for Black girls in Harlem looking to change that.

Black girls learn to figure skate — and be bold — via Harlem program

Figure skating is seen as an elite, mostly white sport, but a new documentary series tells the story of a program for Black girls in Harlem looking to change that.

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