Black Skater Chick Cruising Playlist #2: Punk Memories (October 2017)

The BSC Punk Memories Playlist is dedicated to all the punk tunes that our readers grew up listening to in the late 90s and early 2000s - though it is not exhaustive.  Punk music is very special to us because its intersection with skateboarding is inevitable. Additionally, some of us were classified as misfits and weirdos because of our love of punk rock, not knowing that its roots began in Black culture (please check out the documentary A Band Called Death, to learn about the first punk band made up of black brothers). We hope this playlist  triggers some nostalgia and enhances your skateboarding experience.

Black Skater Chick Cruising Playlist #1 (September 2017)

Tunes for Cruising 

Music is a vital attribute to creating an enjoyable skating experience. Whether you're listening to music through your earphones or wireless speakers, it sets the atmosphere for a chilled out coast or a vigorous skating session in the streets or at the park. At BLACK SKATER CHICK, we like cruising to any genre with rhythmic drums, ambient loops and experimental instrumentals - afrobeats, soul, soca, hip hop, trap and reggae- to enhance the momentum. 

We decided to create the first official BSC Cruising Playlist for this month. Enjoy the eclectic musical vibes and hear full mixes from DJ BLACKSK8ER CHICK on SoundCloud.

Web Series Highlight: Snowboarder Gabby Maiden Gets Black & Sexy TV Mini-Movie

A few years ago we introduced you to "Afropunk Royalty" Gabrielle 'Gabby' Maiden.  Gabby is dubbed the first African American Woman of Competitive Snowboarding (Black History Month Fact #1 of 2017). When Gabby isn't shredding down mountains, she is actively modeling and acting. Over the past two years, she's shown off her talent by playing the character Farrah on the Black & Sexy TV produced webseries "Sexless." In "Sexless," Farrah and her friends explore complicated dating, trails of love, celibacy and sexuality (no spoilers, watch the first season here). In the season 2 finale, Farrah succumbs to online dating via the platform "Hello Cupid" ( based on another B&S TV webseries). Hence, Farrah is getting her own self-titled Hello Cupid mini-movie and it is premiering just in time for Valentines Day.

According to the synopsis, "FarrahBear in these Hello Cupid streets looking for love in all the wrong places." In the trailer, Farrah is seen skateboarding down the streets of L.A. and interacting with potential love interests. 

Check out the first 15 minutes of the mini-movie below!

Support Gabby and check out the full mini movie here (it's only $3)!

Happy International Women's Day

Hello Black Skater Chick Fam. This is one of the best months of the year, Women's History Month. Celebrating the sacrifices, contributions and achievements of women all over the world. Lets take time to celebrate women with the rest of the globe.

International Women's Day,2012

Today is International Women's Day !!!

The theme this year via the International Women's Day organization is "Connecting Girls, Inspiring Futures". As a young girl, I was inspired by the women of the American Suffragists Movement who fought for equal voting rights to Vonetta Flowers,  the first female Winter Olympics gold medalist of African descent and Kelly Clark, the first women to land a 1080 in winter X-Games history.  We have all been inspired by women from all walks of life and they gave us courage to pursue our dreams in challenging gender inequalities. Organizations such as, The Alliance and Girls Skate Network are working to connect girls in the action sports community and provide more opportunities for them in the industry. So,how will you reflect the theme of International Women's Day in your activities not only today but throughout the year? How will you inspire the girls of this generation in your community?

In the words of Sojourner Truth, "Ain't I A Woman To?" (you should read the whole speech). Are we not the daughters of individuals who changed the world of science, education, medicine and  sports ? Let's continue to grow in our connections and motivate young girls, only in collective actions can we stop injustice.