Juneteenth is a celebration of the liberation of Black folks in America! Let's celebrate the current revolution in the streets and the influx of support of the Black Lives Matter vision, and discuss how that relates to our favorite sport of ice hockey. Erica Ayala moderates a panel discussion with panelists: Joel Ward (Hockey Diversity … Continue reading A Junteenth Discussion with Black Girl Hockey Club
Intersectional Inclusion in The National Hockey League
Written By Guest Contributor, Erica Ayala On Tuesday, March 3 the New York Islanders invited the Black Girl Hockey Club to partake in their first Women in Sports panel and networking event at Barclays Center in Brooklyn. I wasn’t sure what to expect, other than hearing from BGHC supporters and panelists Jessica Berman and Kim … Continue reading Intersectional Inclusion in The National Hockey League
Blake Bolden Signs With The Buffalo Beauts
Blake Bolden, professional hockey player and urban gardener, signed with the Buffalo Beauts for the 2018-2019 NWHL season. https://twitter.com/BuffaloBeauts/status/1029729985991458816 Wearing a crisp new #20, Blake joins former Boston College teammate, Emily Pfalzer, and netminder Shannon Szabados in signing with the Beauts this summer. Blake spent last season playing hockey in Switzerland after Team USA failed to … Continue reading Blake Bolden Signs With The Buffalo Beauts
Gardening With Blake Bolden
I recently had the opportunity to sit down and chat with Blake Bolden while I was in San Diego for Comic Con. If you aren't sure who Blake Bolden is, take a minute, click a link, and read up. This is the very first African-American woman to play professional hockey, folks. Respect. Earlier this year, … Continue reading Gardening With Blake Bolden