black history skate

[kamltoe]

imma go ahead and say if you haven't been privy to clyde singleton's facebook posts this month, you're blowing it. he's done a straight up black history fact-a-day thing for the whole month and dropped science everyday. most of what he posted, i was already familiar with, but this escaped my vision entirely and has references to a lot of dudes i never heard of. respect.

http://copingblock.blogspot.com/2010/09/how-we-roll-on-display-at-california.html

i wish i'd have found out about this show when it was going on. i wonder why it wasn't all over the skate media? it seems like they'd have jumped at this. oh well.

k

[HATE!]

Clyde's posts were so fucking good.  Psyched he wants to do a book.

[fulfillthedream]

damn, this is dope. thanks for sharing.

[L33Tg33k]

On a somewhat related and personal note. About a month ago some annoying loud mouth tried to make conversation with my friends and I while we skating in downtown. He told me that it was weird that I skate and that I was the only black skateboarder he had ever seen. I felt like I was transported 30 years into the past.

[Bobby Peru]

Funny you should post this. I just read this article http://www.slapmagazine.com/component/option,com_jfusion/Itemid,4/index.php?topic=51094.0

Can you share more for those of us that aren't Facebook friends with Clyde? That event looks interesting. Also surprised I hadn't heard of it.

[kamltoe]

Clyde's posts were so fucking good.  Psyched he wants to do a book.

super psyched. and henry sanchez sparked the idea. sick.

Funny you should post this. I just read this article http://www.slapmagazine.com/component/option,com_jfusion/Itemid,4/index.php?topic=51094.0

Can you share more for those of us that aren't Facebook friends with Clyde? That event looks interesting. Also surprised I hadn't heard of it.

yo! kindu was in that thread too! where's he at? i miss kindu.

i didn't take any screenshots of his posts, but if anyone else did, please fel free to post them up. imma see if i can maybe copy/paste some of his stuff here. i might get lazy though. we'll see. i remember the "sal barbier is the jordan of skating" post got mad hits. the steve steadham post was visited by steadham himself. the thread where don hillsman came in and told the story about pnut brown getting called a nigger by jason jesse back in the day and getting choked off the back of the ramp was hilarious! there were some other highlights, but i'll need to copy/paste to avoid doing my man an injustice by quoting him wrong. clyde don't play that shit. lemme see what i can do.


k

[planman]

imma go ahead and say if you haven't been privy to clyde singleton's facebook posts this month, you're blowing it. he's done a straight up black history fact-a-day thing for the whole month and dropped science everyday. most of what he posted, i was already familiar with, but this escaped my vision entirely and has references to a lot of dudes i never heard of. respect.

http://copingblock.blogspot.com/2010/09/how-we-roll-on-display-at-california.html

i wish i'd have found out about this show when it was going on. i wonder why it wasn't all over the skate media? it seems like they'd have jumped at this. oh well.

k

I saw that in a festivus in the skateboard mag, I'll see if I still have it and take pics if I do

[ian lowe]

kamltoe, serious question - how do you have such a ridiculously low rep? since i started posting, you've posted nothing but good stuff. i'm legitimately confused.

[kamltoe]

history 101:
 
two points i'd like to make crystal clear.


1] clyde singleton is the man behind these posts and i, in no way, deserve credit for anything other than copying and pasting. that dude deserves way more than people give him already and i won't be another herb getting props for whats not mine. period. gnar me if you want, but clyde's the man and this is his shit. looking fwd to BUYING the book.

2] there were so many other people he shouted out, but they were brought to light in the comments and i can't be bothered to take screenshots. go friend him and do your research if you want to know the stories and shit behind the posts. it'd be worth it for the england post alone. but be warned, clyzza don't play that. if he friends you, you'd better mind yer manners.

that said, here ya go bois!

k

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Black History Fact: almost 20yrs ago, Kareem Campbell was the first African-American to win a professional skateboard contest.. learn ya history, scrap..

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Black History Fact: Salvador Barbier is the Micheal Jordan of skateboarding.. anyone who disagrees, is a joke.. thanks for your contribution to the game, Sal.. wouldnt be the same without you..

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Black History Fact: Sean Sheffey, before he was a skateboarder- was a Golden Glove boxer.. man.. THIS, is my blueprint.. watch this man closely.. he, IS skateboarding.. speed.. power.. finesse.. lets celebrate this man.. Sean.. I Love you brotha..

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Black History Fact: you cant mention the words: style, San Fransisco, or street pioneer without the name Jovantae Turner coming up.. SF- stand up.. i got ya boy..

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Black History Fact: one year, Keenan and I tied for last place at Tampa Pro.. awesome.. man, i really miss this brotha.. Rest In Power, Keenan..

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Black History Fact: Ray Barbee, is THE nicest guy you'd ever meet.. and, this video part, was filmed in a day..

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Black History Fact: at the mere age of 15, hailing from Congo- Bastien Salabanzi was the first African world champion of skateboarding.. he later went on to win a string of pro contests, for a year straight.. and, had the cover of Thrasher and Transworld simultaneously.. clap for him..

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Black History Fact: Jahmal Williams.. skateboarder.. artist.. b-boy.. true east coast legend.. and, he backflipped off the Love Park sign almost 20yrs ago.. "i seen't it..!!" proud to be a friend of this guy.. get em, Jahmal..!!

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Black History Fact: Lavar McBride, is the youngest member of the esteemed 20/20 club.. the 20/20 club, consist of the first 20 Black skaters, to go pro before the age of 20.. and, now you know..

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Black History Fact: Gershon Mosley was the first Black skater, to win Tampa pro.. breh, you have NO idea how proud we were of you.. check out his park series on youtube.. he still goin hard in the paint.. clap for the boy..

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Black History Fact: Shiloh Greathouse was the first Black skater to do a bid, and subsequently- not have his company, or magazines somehow try to market off it.. or, even speak on it.. he also filmed his part in Trilogy, the day he got out.. one of the most technical skateboarders we've ever seen, respected graffiti artist and also got 9.5 fingers.. yall give it up for this man.. salute, big dog..

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Black History Fact: did you know Karl Watson, is credited for making up what we all know as the "crooked grind"..? welp.. now ya know.. one of the nicest guys you'll ever meet, skateboard stunt innovator and just truly a great person in general.. yall give it up for one of skateboarding, and Bay Areas finest..

Karl Watson -Mad Circle Skateboard's "5 Flavors"	Small | Large

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Black History Fact: you'll never see/hear of another skateboarder who got more love than Harold Hunter.. from skateboarders, actors, to random folks on the street.. i cant say Ive ever seen someone get so much love.. so, its only fitting i drop this on Valentines day.. Harold, Rest In Power.. Legends Never Die, breh.. NY, STAND UP..!!

HAROLD HUNTER - SKYPAGER - 1993	Small | Large

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Black History Fact: Steve Steadham not only has one of the highest selling, and most recognizable graphics in skateboard history.. he was also the first Black entrepreneur in skateboarding, after leaving Powell-Peralta in the late 80's.. also noted, the first brand new board I ever purchased.. thanks for blazing the trail for many of us, Steve..



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Black History Fact: ever wonder where the backside tailslide, and kickflip-indy on vert(amongst other tricks) come from..? Alphonzo Rawls is the answer.. one of the forefathers of the whole vert/street pro era, and original H-Street rider.. my man is a pioneer on so many fronts.. low key- i thought i was this dude when i was growing up.. give it up for one of the coolest people I've ever had the pleasure of meeting, and calling a friend/mentor- Alphonzo Rawls..

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Black History Fact: Stevie Williams was pro for FIT Skateboards, before he subsequently became am(again) for Chocolate- and the rest is history.. i met this young man, when he was no older than 15 and he grilled me in Matt Reasons basement about California, traveling, and such over a few blunts.. since then, hes come a VERY long way and paved the path for many of brothas, and skaters around the world.. Philly.. yall stand up and clap.. this boy, REALLY it.. ladies and gentleman.. Im proud to introduce.. the one, and only.. Mr. Stevie Williams..

Stevie Williams "Chocolate Tour" •High Quality•	Small | Large

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Black History Fact: Darrell Stanton is one of the very few in the history of skateboarding, to have a Thrasher and Slap cover- within the same calendar year.. and, also- cover Transworld Skateboarding video "Free Your Mind".. all which coincidentally, was his first year as a professional skateboarder.. it would be dead wrong not to salute this young man.. ladies and gentleman.. old school, or new school- give it up for one of my favorite skateboarders.. Mr. Darrell Stanton..

Darrell Stanton - Roll Forever (Embedding disabled, limit reached)

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Black History Fact: if Ron Chapman, and Jeremy Klein had not decided to ride for World Industries- skateboarding would not be where it is right now.. humblest guy I've had the pleasure of meeting,. and, after skateboarding.. went on to become a elementary school teacher.. nothing but respect, right there.. this dudes, the man.. Rop Chapman, ladies & gentleman..

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Black History Fact: outside of being professional skateboarder, did you know Kevin Taylor has a certification in tile laying..? well, now you do.. ladies & gentleman, i want yall to give it up for my brothers keeper.. one of me best friends, in this entire world.. Pittsburgh, PA's finest.. Mr. Kevin Taylor.. get em..!!

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Black History Fact: aside from being the first Black professional street skater, Eric "Tuma" Britton, was also the first Black skateboarder to cover Thrasher magazine.. in even more bizarre news- he also, was the first skateboarder to do the infamous car wash gap into the bank on Sunset Blvd., y'know, the one that everyone thinks the homie Jim Greco did first.. ladies and gentleman.. a true unsung hero, and underrated skateboarder- Mr. Eric Britton..



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Black History Fact: Don Hillsman II was the first to do a 540, at the now legendary & defucnt Cedar Crest ramp in the mid-80s.. aside from that, Don has gone on to become an esteemed graphic artist in the comic book world.. and, more than likely- dipped his ink in a few Wonder Women along the way(see, what i did right there).. in todays post, i will be highlighting alot of our brothas from the 80's who skated vert & street, and paved the way for alot of us to do what we do today.. thank you Don, Fred Reeves, Chuck Treece, Chuck Dinkins, Ned "Peanut" Brown and many more I may have forget- for everything you guys went through.. and, most importantly- not giving up.. I cant wait to do this book.. enjoy, folks..



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Black History Fact: did you know, San Diego(both North & South County) has cranked out the most pro Black skateboarders, than any other city..? well.. now ya do.. in todays post, we will go through that list and start with the one & only- Kanten Russell.. dude is a BEAST, on the stunt stick and one of THE nicest guys at the same time.. yall give it up for my man.. upstanding Father, and just all around great guy.. Mr. Kanten Russell.. damn, I love this part.. that ender is just.. damn..!!

Kanten Russell - Osiris The Storm (Embedding disabled, limit reached)

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Black History Fact: Rodney Clarke, was one of the first people I'd met on my first trip to Europe back in 1993.. at the time, he had possibly THE only copy of K.M.D. "Black Bastards"(which, subsequently- got shelved).. he gave me the tape before i left back home, which almost 15yrs later- became the inspiration for the cover of Minority Report.. in todays thread, I'm gonna show my brothas across the water some love.. thought i wasn't..?

Rodney in Prague, 2004 (Embedding disabled, limit reached)

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Black History Fact: aside from sitting on one of the hottest selling shoes/shoe companies of the 90's.. did you know my man Tyrone Olson is certified 5* chef..? well.. now you do.. y'all thought i was gonna leave my man out.. stoops.. when them rails were poplin.. Tyrone, was right there with the big dogs.. who forgets that..? we got 4 more days.. who else gonna make he count..? stay tuned.

Tyrone Olson - The Storm (Embedding disabled, limit reached)

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Black History Fact: aside from being a professional skateboarder, as well as a hip-hop artist and producer.. did you know Patrick Washington was also flipping real estate..? thats the Bay Area, boss-tycoon E-40 hustle in em.. coming down to the last few days.. who will make the cut.. in the meantime, yall give it up for my man- Pat Washington.. salute..

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Black History Fact: April 1991.. NYC skater, Jamal R Simmons was the first Black skater to cover Transworld Skateboarding.. since then, hes become a staple in the art community as well as an established author.. as well as, changed his name to Livingroom Johnston.. NYC- stand up.. this dude is the true definition of a game changer..



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Black History Fact: professional skateboarding, wasnt the only thing Drake Jones is known for.. he's also, a professional pool player, as well as a amateur golfer these days.. i had to save one of my favorites for last.. this was one of the first people, who let me crash at their place when i got to Cali.. still proud to call him a good friend, and one of the most stylish skateboarders ever.. this is it.. yall give it up for my man, Mr. Drake Jones.. and, thanks again to everyone for tuning in all month.. the books coming.. and.. well.. just wait until tomorrow.. peace..

Drake Jones - 'Non Fiction' Real (1997) (Embedding disabled, limit reached)

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Black History Fact: on July 4, 2001.. minutes after they announced Keenan Milton had passed away at the World Cup in Prague.. while walking home with Rob Welsh, i fell off a 30-something ft bridge and almost lost my life that night as well.. somehow, by the grace of God- i'm still here.. lost most of my hearing in my right ear.. lost some good friends.. gained some new ones.. one thing remains- is my spirit never died.. thanks to all to family, all the folks who believed in me.. took me skating, as a kid.. gave me places to stay when i didnt have sh!t.. filmed me.. paid me.. theres too many to name.. massive shout to my hometown Jacksonville, Fl.. this the last Black History post.. and, furthermore- the part that put me in the game.. thanks to all.. lets GO..!!

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[kamltoe]

kamltoe, serious question - how do you have such a ridiculously low rep? since i started posting, you've posted nothing but good stuff. i'm legitimately confused.

i was getting kooked daily by a couple/few people whether i was on here or not. for months. but who cares? i mean, look at tate! he's one of the best posters on here that's not me. (see what i did there tate?) 

k

[sluggers]

No love for Ron Allen?

Also, just because you put "23" on the side of your shoe doesn't make you the Michael Jordan of skateboarding.

That is just stupid.

[HATE!]

Damn, kamltoe, that was a lot of work because Clyde posts a ton of stuff.  Seriously though, it was a really cool thing that he did and he interacted with pretty much everyone who commented.  But yeah- he doesn't take shit and he'll call people out and let them rile themselves up.

[kamltoe]

Damn, kamltoe, that was a lot of work because Clyde posts a ton of stuff.  Seriously though, it was a really cool thing that he did and he interacted with pretty much everyone who commented.  But yeah- he doesn't take shit and he'll call people out and let them rile themselves up.

it wasn't that bad. the content he posted was worth it and i really hope that book happens. it could seriously change the game if it's done right.

No love for Ron Allen?

Also, just because you put "23" on the side of your shoe doesn't make you the Michael Jordan of skateboarding.

That is just stupid.

i repeat, for the illiterate kid in the back of the class:

"there were so many other people he shouted out, but they were brought to light in the comments and i can't be bothered to take screenshots. go friend him and do your research if you want to know the stories and shit behind the posts. it'd be worth it for the england post alone.."

k

[Bobby Peru]

Thanks kamltoe!

[UserFame]

DOPE!

[grimcity]

Also, just because you put "23" on the side of your shoe doesn't make you the Michael Jordan of skateboarding.

...Sal had the 23 because he was the Jordan of skating, not the other way around!


w00t!

[sluggers]

Sal doesn't even come close to being the Horace Grant of skateboarding.

[HATE!]

Due to Clyde's post I found out Cookiehead is STILL shredding.  That dude is fucking great.

[Narcissus]

And all these years I thought 23 was Sal's phone number.