AFROPUNK's Blog – June 2009 Archive (3)

T.O.B.E.: Sugar Bear - The Other Black Experience

Legendary Black biker finally celebrated by the motorcylcle industry.

Sugar Bear's shop opened its doors in Los Angeles in 1971, with the intent to produce street rideable choppers and products. It soon became apparent that a quality custom springer needed to be built to achieve the "long" look desired by his customers.

The strong and stylish Sugar Bear Springer for which… Continue

Added by AFROPUNK on June 8, 2009 at 10:30am — 1 Comment

T.O.B.E.: Ric'key Pageot - The Other Black Experience

Ric'key Pageot

Cirque du Soleil's youngest musical director now touring with major artists.

Ric'key Pageot is a pianist, keyboardist, producer, composer, arranger, born and raised in Montreal, Canada, from a musical family of Haitian descent. His life is an inspiring example of how far hard work can take you.

As a child, his parents noticed his interest for the piano and… Continue

Added by AFROPUNK on June 6, 2009 at 2:30pm — No Comments

T.O.B.E.: Shani Davis - The Other Black Experience

Shani Davis

First African-American Olympic Speedskater

Shani Davis was born on Friday, August 13, 1982, in Chicago, Illinois. Raised by his mother, on the south side, he started roller-skating at local rinks at age two. Shani joined the Evanston Speedskating Club at age six and within two months started competing locally. By age 8, he was winning regional competitions.

Davis earned spots on… Continue

Added by AFROPUNK on June 5, 2009 at 3:00pm — 1 Comment