UPN’s Atlanta Tonight on Wheels

UPN Atlanta Tonight host, Tamara Gilliam put on her wheels and came out to party with J&J Entertainment and Classic Soul 102.5 for the Grown Folks Skate Jam Thursday, January 27, 2005 at SkateTowne. The house was full and Tamara rolled and mingled with skaters all night long. Experienced skater James Stiggers displayed his skills by giving Tamara spinning lessons out on the floor.

Left to Right:
Jennifer Pasley, James Rhodes, Tamara Gillian, Derek Harper, DJ Hercurock.

Atlanta Tonight is the only locally produced entertainment magazine featuring local trends, sports, celebrities, events and restaurants. Tamara interviewed Jennifer Pasley (Partner, J&J Entertainment) and Derek Harper (Morning Show Producer, Classic Soul 102.5 and Grown Folks Skate Jam host).

Tamara recognized this weekly event as being the only roller skating session in Atlanta focusing on mature adults. It was a great night for all!!!

Partnering sponsors making the Grown Folks Skate Jam happen every Thursday night include SkateTowne, Classic Soul 102.5, SkateGroove.com, Riedell and JiveBiscuit.com.

Complex Magazine visited skating rinks in Washington, DC and New York for a photo shoot. Photographer Brody Baker visited Skate Palace in Maryland and Empire Roller Disco in Brooklyn, NY to take photographs of skaters for a look at the fashion trends of quad skaters today. Skaters from both areas will be featured in an upcoming article.

Complex magazine is an urban/hip hop fashion magazine owned by March Echo of Echo clothing. Look for the article to be published at the end of June.

Visit Complex online at www.complex.com.

Cincinnati Enquirer Inquires about Roller Skating

On Sunday, May 29, Pop Culture Reporter Lauren Bishop of the Cincinnati Enquirer, paid a visit to the Memorial Day Late Skate session at Skate Town USA in Cincinnati, Ohio. Ms. Bishop interviewed several skaters about today's skate scene. Among those interviewed were Stacey Davis (Ms. Rollin Diva), Rob Hunter ('Nati Skate Train), Mr. Norman Carr (soon to be 80 years old and still skating) and Ms. Alicia Reece (Cincinnati's Mayoral Hopeful).

 

Alicia Reece Mayoral Campaign Update

Alicia Reece is doing well with her Mayoral Fundraiser but she still has a way to go. Running for mayor in a fairly large city such as Cincinnati takes a large amount of money. Alicia's goal is to raise $150,000. So far she has raised over $60,000. The roller skating community has contributed a total of $5,000 towards her campaign.

If you would like to help Alicia reach her goal it is definitely not too late. Here is your opportunity to help make your mark in African American History.

To make a contribution, you can mail check, cash or money order to:

Committee for Alicia Reece
2081 Seymour Avenue
Cincinnati, Ohio 45237

Make your check payable to:
Committee for Alicia Reece

All contributions must include the following which is required by law:

• Your full name and address
• Telephone number
• Name of employer. Please indicate if you are self-employed or retired.

And last but most important, please write on the check “Roller Skater” so the skaters will get credit. Alicia will be keeping track of contributions made by skaters and it will be known that skaters from across the nation have shown their support.

Please note that checks from corporations or non profit entities cannot be accepted and the maximum contribution from any individual is $1000.

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Mind, Body & Roll
Cruise and Skate Diaries

Credits

Writer & Photographer
Desi

Story Contributors

Nikki Bowens
Clyde Dowell II
Tasha Klusmann
Ted Maxberry
Jennifer Pasley
Alicia Reece

Graphic Design
Desi

Special Thanks
Lauren Bishop, Cincinnati Enquirer
Brody Baker, Complex Magazine

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Next Issue: The Adrenalin Awards and Skate Jam Weekend 2005