SKATEBOARDING FOR EVERYBODY
Redbull gave us wings with this one! The history of Lisa Whitaker’s MEOW skateboards and more awesomeness. I love this so much. -Migzy
MOMO CAM caught the highlights at Frogtown Skatepark in DTLA with Meow team riders Sammaria Brevard, Christiana Means, Marissa Martinez, Christine Cottam, and Ariadne Souza. Even the Prime Minister of skateboarding/busy mom/Meow owner Lisa Whitaker was chillin!
The Mighty Mama Skate-O-Rama is an annual skateboarding charity event hosted by the Skateboard Moms & Sisters of Shred. The mission is to empower women through skateboarding while supporting children in need.
Check out the GIRLS SKATE NETWORK’s Blog Cam episode #120, back after hiatus!!
Stay on Board chronicles Leo’s journey balancing the gendered world of sports, transition, society, and skate culture. Streaming on Netflix on August 11 – don’t miss it!
Life hasn’t slowed down for the creators of Villa Villa Cola’s “Getting Nowhere Faster.” But during the 15 years since the it’s release, the world of non-trad skateboarding has progressed at lighting speed. Recognized far and wide as a cult classic, the video is regularly referenced by the world’s best as the inspiration behind their choice to start skating.
The original four headed for the semi-finals were Christiana Means, Sammaria Brevard, Lacey Baker and Candy Jacobs. Sadly Portland’s hometown hero, Christiana, had to forfeit her spot because of an Olympic team commitment in the Philippines. So previous challengers Monica Torres and Chelsea Castro staged a “redemption round,” with Torres ultimately earning her spot in the final four.
Wheels of Fortune is a fucking juggernaut. I started going to this event 10 years ago, when it was a small gathering. Just the homies basically; a great excuse to get together, shred, see old friends and test your fate in Seattle’s fucked up traffic.
I think the film has a way bigger message than the average skate film, one that everyone can learn something from. I think it’s incredibly inspiring and shows people that no matter what it is that you love to do, you can always “quit your day job” and make your passion your profession.
