Episode 3.3 : Elijah Justice

Social Justice, catholic school uniforms, horror films, and a scrappy midwestern je ne sais quoi all inform the style and approach of Elijah Justice. He’s a rhythm skater and designer residing in Brooklyn, but his home state of Ohio has his heart. His foray into skating like many of us began in family-fun style rinks, but when he found himself at United Skates in Wyckliffe, Ohio he caught sight of the real deal and there was no turning back, he was hooked. In this conversation he opens up about what drives him as a skater, creator, and most importantly a member of the wider rink skating community. 

Elijah’s skating is without a doubt a love letter to the swagger-fueled Cleveland style, and in gratitude for all that the OGs and new school skaters of the region have given him, he finds himself driven to give back especially to the youth. He’s also found his place in the NYC/NJ skate scene, making friends galore all while unapologetically challenging the status quo with his emphatic skate style. In this conversation he reveals himself as someone who makes moves of purpose, and while he may be known for shaking things up, he doesn’t shy away from having difficult conversations that are led by love and commonality. 

In our exchange he brings into focus how his design work and skate life intersect. A unifying theme is his punk sensibility, which shows up in the messaging of his eponymous apparel line, and similarly  in the way he challenges inequity and discrimination in community. Whether signifying through clothing and graphics or his words he gets the message across!

We also get into all the fun opportunities roller skating has brought into his life,  the importance of keeping ALL regional skate styles alive, and the specific ways he’s giving back to young people in the realms of design and skating. 

This conversation is equal parts vulnerability and unwavering confidence, and you really shouldn’t miss it!

Check out Elijah's apparel line :

https://www.elijahjustice.com/

Follow Elijah on IG:

https://www.instagram.com/elijahjustice

Dive deep with Elijah's playlist featuring Cleveland rink essentials:

https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2xlJMpSd0t6G49sVpdfJgR

Keep up with the Cleveland skate crews Elijah shouts out in the interview:

@sk8life_crew

@topflightclass

@elitesquad09

@team.homicide_

@dipgirlzcrew

@stormch8sers

@freaksquadcrew

@f5skatecrew

@style.benders

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