A community built through wheels, presence, and purpose.
Black Skate San Diego exists to create space, visibility, healing, and connection through skate culture. This movement is about showing up, being seen, and building something larger than ourselves.
What the Movement Means
For us, movement is not only physical. It is social, emotional, and collective. It is what happens when people feel seen, supported, and invited into something bigger than themselves. Through skating, Black Skate creates space for people to connect, grow, and move forward together.
Why It Matters
Spaces of belonging do not happen by accident. Representation matters. Access matters. Community matters. Black Skate San Diego exists to help create an environment where more people feel welcome to learn, show up fully, and experience the power of movement in a way that feels affirming and shared.
Community Pillars
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Build Community
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Increase
Visibility
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Expand
Access
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Create
Joy
Creating consistent spaces to gather, connect, and grow.
Making Black skaters, stories, and presence more seen.
Helping lower barriers to participation through support, knowledge, and shared resources.
Centering freedom, expression, confidence, and collective energy.
Who We Are
Black Skate San Diego established August 2021 Stacie Watkins urged the feeling to persevere the culture of the Black Community. This fueled her to design a group to be to strengthen the Black community , and bring joy through Roller Skating. Lomita Park once known for gang violence and homicide in the early 90s. This place held a special place in her heart to go back and spread positivity and joy through rollerskating
Meet the Team
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Stacie Watkins
FOUNDER / EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Stacie created Black Skate with a vision to build more than skate sessions. It was created to build space for belonging, visibility, and community through movement. That vision continues to shape how the organization gathers, grows, and creates connection. -
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Emmett Marsh
SALES MANAGER
Focused, approachable, and driven by results, our sales manager is all about building strong relationships. They help connect people to the right solutions—with clarity and care. -
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Eleanor Parks
MARKETING DIRECTOR
Creative and strategic in equal measure, our marketing director brings fresh ideas to every campaign. They turn insights into action and help our message resonate with the right audience. -
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Karl Holland
CUSTOMER SERVICE MANAGER
Friendly, attentive, and always ready to help, our customer service manager ensures every interaction is a positive one. They keep communication clear, timely, and human.
From the Community
“Their attention to detail and commitment to quality truly stood out. We’ve already recommended them to others.”
— Former Customer“Communication was top-notch and the final outcome was even better than we imagined. A great experience all around.”
— Former Customer“Every detail was thoughtfully executed. We're thrilled with the outcome.”
— Former Customer
Get Involved!
Whether you are showing up for the first time, supporting the mission, or looking for community, there is a place for you in the movement.