I started inquiring about roller skating in Chicago in 2009 at Markham Roller Rink in Markham, Illinois. Now I am proud to share that my book is almost done after 16 years of progress. To give you an idea of the magnitude of my project: Chicago’s roller skating history started in the 1880s and continues…
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Read My Quote About The Rink in the Chicago Sun-Times
I am pleased to announce that I have two seconds of fame in the Chicago Sun-Times newspaper. My quote about The Rink, the longest running black-owned roller skating rink in Chicago, was published thanks journalist Maureen O’Donnell who contacted me at the recommendation of photographer Lee Bey, whom I’m equally grateful. This experience exemplifies the…
Read my Article in Rink Insider
I had the pleasure of interviewing David Smith and his wife, Vanessa, about their mission trip to Guatemala. This was not your typical mission and the Smith family is not your typical family. In addition to spreading God’s word, he shared his love of skating with a poor community in Guatemala. Click on the image…
I’m Presenting Chicago Roller Skating History on Tuesday, February 12th
I’m presenting Chicago Roller Skating History at 7 pm at Oak Lawn Public Library on Tuesday, February 12th. Hope to see you there!
Bringing “How We Roll” Roller Skate Project Together
I’ve been researching Chicago’s roller skating history since 2009. I have tons of information and wanted to present it to the world my way. On December 8, 2018, I’m sharing some of this information at my event, How We Roll: History of Black Skating in Chicago. When I started planning How We Roll all I…
Save the Date: Celebrating Black Roller Skating in Chicago – December 8, 2018
I have been researching Chicago’s roller skating history for nearly 10 years now, with a goal of writing a book. I’m hoping to wrap up my research this year. I am sooooooo thankful for the people who have given me articles, emailed pictures, shared stories…everything. There’s a lot more work to do but I’m proud…
My Roller Skating Presentation in the Independent Bulletin Newspaper
Just wanted to share the coverage of my roller skating presentation, Rolling Down Memory Lane, was published in the Independent Bulletin newspaper. Check it out below.
Recap: Rolling Down Memory Lane at Mather’s Cafe
My presentation, “Rolling Down Memory Lane”, at Mather’s Cafe was really fun. The room was full of people who used to – and still do – roller skate, so there was lively conversation about roller skating memories. And I am so grateful for everyone who attended and supported. Specifically, Chuck Freilich,Director of Repriorment and Lifelong…
Roller Skating Presentation Recap
I am proud to say that my Chicago Roller Skating History presentation went very well on Tuesday. I want to thank Sarah Vessalo from the Park Ridge Library for inviting me; the Chicago Writers Association for their speakers bureau; my mother for joining me; and Trinity Dishmon from the YWCA Francis Center for supporting me…
My Chicago Roller Skating History Presentation is Tomorrow
I will be presenting Chicago Roller Skating History at Park Ridge Library, 20 S. Prospect Avenue, Park Ridge, IL, at 2:00 p.m. on Tuesday, February 16, 2016. I will take my audience on a journey through roller skating history, starting in the 1700s through today, with the focus on Chicago. It’s going to be a…