CoCo Butther of San Fernando Valley Roller Derby needs no introduction partly because she’s such a mainstay in skaterly environs online and IRL, and also because I just want y’all to listen to CoCo herself, who is passionate about BIPOC visibility and inclusion. 

I’m confident everyone will find a piece of CoCo’s experience resonant though--be it skating her way through small, medium, and large leagues in search of a space that fits best, or coming out, or dealing with the bitterness and sweetness of being a Black skater in roller derby. Enjoy!