Mabel Fairbanks: Beyond The Edge

Mabel Fairbanks changed figure skating forever. As a Black figure skater in the 1940s, Mabel made a name for herself skating in ice shows all over the world — but was barred from entering competitions because of the color of her skin. Mabel made it her life’s mission to get Black skaters into the sport and to reach the highest peaks. Using excerpts of interviews with Mabel never before heard by the public, we’re bringing you not just the story of Mabel Fairbanks, but Mabel herself — her voice, in her own words. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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Mabel Fairbanks: Beyond The Edge is an episode from Blind Landing by Ari Saperstein.

This episode is 49:00 long.

This episode was published on Feb 23, 2022.

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