“Williams’ research uses skateboarding culture as a lens to understand issues of diversity, race, class and gender and explores how skateboarding can be used as a tool for cultural diplomacy. ‘This grant from the Tony Hawk Foundation demonstrates their exceptional vision, leadership and dedication to skateboarding culture and to underserved youth,’ Williams said. ‘We are honored to partner with their organization and look forward to developing strategies which support young people in their future endeavors.’ “
Source: rossier.usc.edu/skate-culture-surrounds-us-but-how-well-do-we-understand-it/
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