The Freedom to Be: Black Surfers in the Rockaways

This is the first episode of our new video series, "The Freedom To Be." It focuses on the Black surf community in the Rockaways, with perspectives on the experience from author and former journalist Diane Cardwell, as well as Lou Harris, the CEO of the NYC chapter of the Black Surfing Association.
About "The Freedom To Be": This series is part of The Black Experience In NYC travel hub on NYCgo.com and highlights New York City's endless and often unexpected opportunities for Black subcultures and affinity groups-acknowledging the five boroughs' vibrant abundance of ideas and expressions. A celebration of the diversity within Black culture in NYC, The Freedom To Be also underscores the contributions of these communities and groups to NYC's dynamism.
Relevant Links
The Black Experience travel hub: www.nycgo.com/TheBlackExperie...
Black Surfing Association: / black_surfing_rockaway
The Rockaways neighborhood guide: www.nycgo.com/boroughs-neighb...
Queens borough guide: www.nycgo.com/boroughs-neighb...
About NYCgo.com:
NYCgo, as the City's convention & visitors bureau, is the Official Guide to New York City. Whether you're a local or a visitor, find out what to do, where to go, where to stay, and what to see and eat throughout the five boroughs of NYC from the experts who know it best.

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