Little Diva Willow Smith Skateboarding


Hey BLACK SKATER CHICK FAM. I came across a few pictures today and in light of International Women's Day, check out this fun example about how we inspire our girls! 

She sings, dances, acts and figure skates, but  little Ms.Willow Smith Skateboards...

Source: Global Grind,2012


.....and she surfs!


.....Who gives her the inspiration? Her Mother!


What can this 11-year old not do? Major props to you Willow!

Special Thanks to Afro-Punk.com

BLACK SKATER CHICK would like to send out a Special Thank You to our friends at Afro-Punk for sharing our stories on Shanazae Reade and Samarria Brevard. The Afro-Punk movement has been outlet for young black people to meet, interact and be informed about black sub-culture in music, film, the arts and extreme sports. For the latest in  black subculture, check out Afro-Punk and the join movement. 



Female Boarder On Cover of LIFE, 1965

LIFE has recently been going through their archives and  highlighting events of cultural importance from past decades. In the 1960's , LIFE reported on the "craze and menace of skateboards" to contemporary America. The fact that LIFE chose to spotlight skateboarding as one these cultural elements along with other key moments (i.e, civil rights, the Kennedy years) demonstrates it's impact on our society. Surprisingly,female surfer and skateboarder pioneer Pat McGee was featured on the cover of the May 14,1965 issue. The almost half-century old issue also features McGee skating barefoot at the 1965 National Skateboarding Championships. In 2010, Pat was the first female inducted into the Skateboarding Hall of Fame. Seeing McGee featured on the cover of this issue is a  remarkable reminder of the importance of women to skateboarding. Though, female athletes in skateboarding and other sports still lack equal rights, it is evident that their roots are so deep in the sport it can never be replaced.


Source: Time, 1965


Source: Time,1965


Read more: http://life.time.com/culture/life-goes-skateboarding/#ixzz1nk2RYUMX

Rihanna Skateboarding?

Hey Black Skater Chick Fam. Sorry, but I could not resist sharing this vintage picture (haha) of Rihanna from 2008. Who would've thought the Bajan Pop Princess was learning how to "kick push." Her stance looks fine. Let's hope she still practices.