5 things you should see this International Women's Day
March 8th is International Women's Day, a time where we can celebrate and lift the voices of all the women who have paved the way for others in a bid for equality for all. There's always been a gender imbalance in skateboarding, but here are 5 things that have helped change that:
Stephanie Person- - WHAT YOU DIDN'T READ IN THRASHER!
Stephanie Person was the first black female pro skater in the 80s. In an interview with the equally iconic Cindy Whitehead, Stephanie talks about how she fought her way into the skate scene as one of only three girls at the time, sponsorships and the darker issues Thrasher wouldn't print in the interview.
Best 8 female skateboarders in the world
A super speedy introduction to all the big names in female skateboarding- new and old! If you're new to skateboarding or women in skateboarding, this is a great article on learning a little history, checking out the big players and the rising stars.
Proper Gnar: The first Black-woman-owned skateboard company
Proper Gnar Owner Latosha Stone created Proper gnar whilst working in her factory job, dreaming of breaking into the skateboarding industry. Now she's smashing boundaries and even has Beyoncé promoting her.
The rise of girl skate groups in the UK
Refinery29 talks to some of the UK's fast-growing girl skate groups and how important it is that these sessions and groups are available to not only women but all other marginalised genders too. Find your local one in this article, or go check out @girlskateuk on Instagram for your nearest group.
LGBTQ+ Love Note: A Conversation With Cher Strauberry | Jeff Grosso’s Loveletters to Skateboarding
This whole series is excellent and a great reminder that skateboarding is for everyone, period. Cher is unapologetically herself and it's a refreshing take on what skateboarding means to the LGBTQ+ community.