How We Roll Event Remember when I posted the save the date to commemorate the very first day black people were able to roller skate indoors in Chicago. It’s 80 years later and there’s still a pretty big roller skate community in the windy city. This will be an educational program followed by skating.… Read More »
Happy 2016 all! I know I’m waaaaay behind on this site but there’s a good reason for it. I have been compiling my roller skating information and conducting more research to complete my roller book this year. I started researching in 2009 and I’m ready to bring this baby full circle. In the meantime, though,… Read More »
I want to wish you a very happy and safe holiday, and a prosperous 2015. Image: www.imgion.com
Here is my 2 minutes of fame at the Glenwood Skate Show on Sunday, April 21, 2013. Click on the video to watch. Video: Steve Mayberry, PR & Marketing Guru
I know you’re wondering, “What does blogger’s block have to do with roller skating?” Well, it was written by me, Marcie Hill, the researcher and writer behind Real Skate Stories. In addition to being a topic in which I am highly passionate, roller skating helps me overcome blogger’s block. It is a wonderful distraction from… Read More »
I just wanted to let you know that my site is still running even though I haven’t posted in a while. I am still committed to my site and roller skating research (I’m in early 1900s for Chicago and 1940s for Black Chicago); however, other projects have taken priority. As soon as I can find… Read More »