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We're big supporters of the skating and derby community. If you can, help keep the community going by shopping local, supporting skater artists and businesses. We've made it easy to find all the best Shops in the Bout Betties Marketplace, think Etsy but all skating & derby things!! www.boutbetties.com by Bout Betties

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@tati.animation is a Black roller skating artist who creates beautiful art, including the amazing Roller Skating Tarot Cards! Check her out and share your favorite black artists in the comments! https://www.instagram.com/p/CA_gsNzjMvu/?igshid=d6jhcs3ak0wl

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We miss getting makeup-ready for bout day! While you’re spending time inside, Netflix has lots of anti-racism films and shows, including American Son, 13th, Dear White People, See You Yesterday, and When They See Us. • Via @brawlipop32 • Day 7 #derbyphotochallenge #babetties I haven’t had my first bout yet but this is my bout day face!!! https://www.instagram.com/p/CA_GwtQn8jX/?igshid=1lhm1up0no30j

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Broken bones can’t keep a derby skater from the perfect headshot! @moose_def plays for @the_mnrd in Minnesota. Donating to Reclaim the Block means supporting a coalition that demands that Minneapolis divest from policing and invest in long-term alternatives. Donate at https://linktr.ee/reclaimtheblock. • Via @moose_def • Broken foot can't kill my vibe. #slay . . . 📸: @rtwilbur 💄 @moreauregime, of course! . . . . . . #rollerderby #boxbraids #athlete #hgcapparel #teamcroptop #croptop #model #fitness #tattoo #melaninpoppin #blackgirlmagic #ootd #black #mnrg #mnrollergirls #portrait #photooftheday #fashion #hair #healthy #minneapolis #style #instagood https://www.instagram.com/p/CA-2fFyH61h/?igshid=4nlrv2xrjvgp

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Surround yourself with people that support you and companies that stand for what's right. Let's #RollDeep Donation opportunity: Black Visions Collective https://secure.everyaction.com/4omQDAR0oUiUagTu0EG-Ig2 • Via @narcisam08 • 🙌🏾🙌🏾 I’m the kid that never waited to open gifts or try on new clothes 🤷🏾‍♀️. Fast forward to #adulthood and Yup! I’m still the same 🤪. My skates finally came today and I broke these bad boys in! So I’m tagging my boo’s that said they are game because 👏🏾listen 👏🏾Linda we about to #rollout ✨✨✨🗣 Ladiessss @kkay_karolina843 @melanin007 @quaniquestudio tag your sister girl and tell her we ready! 🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾 Shoutout to @amazon for having these dope @impalarollerskates this made my Day! Grow | Glow ✨ #blackgirlswhoskate #rollerskates https://www.instagram.com/p/CA9HR_0D1OP/?igshid=2mg58zdy5id0

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Having teammates that support you on and off the track means the world. Short reading: "Why you need to stop saying all lives matter" by Rachel Elizabeth Cargyle https://www.harpersbazaar.com/culture/politics/a27075028/black-lives-matter-explained/ • Via @86greenmamba • My Wolffie always has my back. I’m so glad we’re teammates again. 🖤🖤 https://www.instagram.com/p/CA8397Knu6-/?igshid=twypr3uuqxnk

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Having representation in derby is important. We love seeing derby athletes practicing self care by working out outside of derby practice (when that was a thing). Sign the petition! ✊🏾 https://www.change.org/p/district-attorney-tom-durden-justice-for-ahmaud-arbery-i-run-with-maud • Via @zsavier • Fitness people say "The hardest part is putting your shoes on", "The hardest part is showing up", "The hardest part is the warm-up" No, the whole damn thing is hard! There have been times I've gotten dressed, then said "Nope!" There have been times I've driven 20 minutes just to stare at the "Gold's Gym" sign, then U-turned in the parking lot and went home. There have been times I've walked in, put my stuff away, stretched a bit...then left. Today was almost one of those days. I whined so much that it took me 2 hours to do it, but eventually, I did it! Shoulders/back/triceps, down! https://www.instagram.com/p/CA8tfV9DW9E/?igshid=1pd8vapknbzmj

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Via @bipocwhoskate from Jan 2019 • Since we started this page back in January, we’ve received numerous messages from folx who shared their experience in our community. A theme we’ve noticed is that a lot of people are afraid to speak up because they think or they’ve been told that it will be considered drama. We’re here to remind the community that speaking up about racism, inequality, queer issues, or any other issue where someone is being emotionally or physically harmed should not be be brushed off as drama. Yes, every story and local community has nuances, but we should try our best to listen and learn in order to be the best community we can be for the greatest number of people. We’ve also received messages from high level sponsored skaters sharing that they are afraid their sponsors will see them speaking up as being negative and revoke their sponsorships. The act of sharing your story and asking your community to do better is a radical one that should not be punished. We should uplift and support the folx who do speak up because they seek to make our community a more positive and safe space. If you can’t or won’t speak up for other reasons, it’s ok. If you’re reading this and you need support, reach out, we are here for you. If this is not something you’ll ever personally experience because of your race, gender, sexuality, etc. ask yourself how you can do better for marginalized skaters in our community. Change starts here. https://www.instagram.com/p/CA8U99Untx-/?igshid=svik38nka3v4

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@bahn_mami with the star in this photo from 2019 @wftda champs via @quicknderby https://www.instagram.com/p/CA6ASVqn7oW/?igshid=19fj36nbji4hh

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We, like you, love animals in boxes! So here’s @ligerlue showing us their best side. And good news: we have an entire blog post dedicated to animals in Bout Betties boxes! Hit the link in bio to see them all! https://www.instagram.com/p/CA5zxJfnPO4/?igshid=1shy1zfkocmn8

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More flair! This vest from @scent_from_hell • With a Sad Heart, I must report that The Front of Autumn Bomb's #RDJV is Full (with the exceptions possibly small filler patches or embroidery)with the addition of The @sfvrollerderby and @angelcityderby patches... We have room for possibly 2 or 3 patches on the back (if I don't want to start removing Studs and Rivets) #rollerderby #BattleVest https://www.instagram.com/p/CA3Z5QjH9zs/?igshid=18krd3nqcbvo7

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A message from Taco Bruiseday and Ratchet-Face, owners and founders of Bout Betties: We stand with those peacefully protesting the death of George Floyd and all the countless others who have been needlessly killed just for being black and out in the world. As owners of Bout Betties who are both Black and Indigenous and being part of the BIPOC community of skaters, now felt like the time to help bring awareness to the Black Lives Matter movement in a way that isn't meant to stir up the derby community. We try to be a positive and happy place on the internet most days. But when something affects our black skaters in a real and harmful way, the conversation needs to be opened to help everyone understand that things are (still) not ok. Please reach out to any black skaters, refs, photographers, NSOs, etc to see if they're ok. This is a situation that is both physically and emotionally exhausting to have to see happen over and over on the news and social media feeds. Outright racism and low-key racism affect Black skaters, their friends, family and teammates daily, this isn't anything new. All we can ask is please be respectful to your Black skaters, even more than usual. They're hurting and need to feel that their skate crews & leagues are there for them, even if that means just check in with them. Be an ally. The derby and skating community can be amazing, let's show them the support is there. With this time off, look inward at your leagues to make sure everyone in leadership positions and teammates are Allies and aren't detrimental to growing the diversity on the teams. We want EVERYONE to be there ready to return to derby once the dust settles. We're donating our May donation to @bipocwhoskate, who will be donating it to the Navajo Nation COVID-19 fund @navajohopicovid19relief. This means a lot to us both, going towards helping our people. Also if you can, please help Neon's shirt fundraiser via @wickedskatewear ♥️ https://wickedskatewear.com/shop/ols/products/all-can-skate-here-top Our June donation will go to @blackdiasporaderby Stay safe out there friends, Ratchet-Face and Taco Bruiseday Knuckle tattoo stickers image via @bipocwhoskate https://www.instagram.com/p/CA1Y12-jLdd/?igshid=1gh1xtp9ydjmd

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Some fun action shots by @willtoft to bring back bout memories! https://www.instagram.com/p/CA06rWCnJYX/?igshid=185g5ujv9zcaf

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Uh do you have the minimum amount of flair? @pelemelee does! https://www.instagram.com/p/CA0t2tXH6j1/?igshid=28jttstncu49

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Does this count for #comfortfood? 😂 Like everyone else, we’ve been making sourdough bread in quarantine! #boutbettiesphotochallenge https://www.instagram.com/p/CAysEPWHdlq/?igshid=1371b11y5pvuf

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The full May Bout Betties pack was a "choose your own adventure". Our subscribers got to choose exactly what they wanted from our exclusive bottoms designs. We loved seeing people picking our Lead Siren mermaid shorts, or the Halloween leggings (gonna be ready early this year!), or most exciting was all the skater skirts that we sent out! Do to Covid circumstances we have to pivot and adapt, but this solution was a really fun one! Also included were two bottles of hand sanitizer that say "Not today Rona! I just want to play derby"! Our sentiments exactly... but it's the least we can do to help provide people with hand sanitizer. Lastly Ratchet drew a clear sticker of a sad little helmet waiting for derby to start up again. We understand the need to not have practices start up too soon, so we hope you all are staying safe out there waiting for this all to blow over. https://www.instagram.com/p/CAyq4fsHhSi/?igshid=1q8x2pr7upt2c

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❤️🤸‍♂️❤️ @missysavage68 and fellow @novarollerderby skaters hang around at a festival last year! https://www.instagram.com/p/CAyPNcFHv1d/?igshid=avhmel1mb077