Good News: This figure skating-STEM school hybrid breaks barriers for girls of color: 'They are changemakers' | A Step in the Right Direction

Good News: This figure skating-STEM school hybrid breaks barriers for girls of color: 'They are changemakers' | A Step in the Right Direction

Why this story matters: While challenges remain, stories like this demonstrate that constructive action can make a real difference. Quick summary: This story highlights recent developments related to color, showing how constructive action can lead to meaningful results. In Harlem, New York — a city with a population mostly made up of Hispanic, Latino, and Black families — white-dominated sports like figure skating are especially out of reach. Enter: Figure Skating in Harlem. The nonprofit offers sliding-scale figure skating classes and tuition to girls of color. Beyond breaking barriers for skating, FSH also offers academic and leadership classes, college and career support, and social-emotional learning opportunities. Would you like to read more good news about Color , Girls , Breaks , School , Barriers , and Figure ? Students in figure skating camp hosted by Figure Skating in Harlem. Photo courtesy of Figure Skating in Harlem FSH goes even further, connecting students to social justice and co…