Hello my fellow Roller Skaters! Welcome to Real Skate Stories where you can share your skating stories with the world or with me. It’s totally up to you. And, you choose how you want to share it – you can write, speak or video record your information. The purpose of this site to gather as… Read More »
I was checking out roller skating books at Harold Washington Library, and there were very few black people in the few books I found. Bill Butler’s book is the only book that featured black people. Bill is black, by the way. The few books that did highlight black people showed them in the 1970s during… Read More »
I just sent my documents for copywriting. So excited! Now, it’s time to find out history writing grants to make some things happen. I already reached out to one recommended source. I’m going to reach out to two more today. Thank God for the knowledge to find resources!
While watching WGN news this morning, they showed two young white men at the Orbit Skate Center in Palatine doing “Hip Hop Skate.” Well, I was offended as a journalist and skater for two reasons: 1. What the hell is hip hop skate?? It was JB skating! 2. It is my understanding that JB style… Read More »
Rich City Skate, located at 4648 Sauk Trail in Richton Park, Illinois, is known for its upscale environment, JB skating, and top notch skating floor. Several skaters have attested to them having the best skating floor in the Chicagoland area. Owned and managed by the Alexander family, the rink is a dream come true –… Read More »
Looking for “seasoned citizens” who roller skated in Chicago in the 1920s, 30s and 40s. I need their stories. Contact me at 877-570-5228.