Jim Murphy (skateboarder) explained

Occupation:Skateboarder, community activist, skate entrepreneur
Fullname:James Murphy
Sport:Skateboarding

James Murphy (born October 11, 1965) is an American skateboarder, writer, artist, skateboard company owner, and skateboarding activist.[1] [2]

Early life

Murphy is of Lenni-Lenape and Irish descent.[3] [4] [5] [6] Murphy started skateboarding in 1976.[7]

Professional skateboarding career

In the 1980s, Murphy turned pro and toured with the Alva skateboard company.

Stronghold Society

Murphy and Walt Pourier co-founded the Stronghold Society.[8] [9] Murphy is the skate parks director for the Stronghold Society.

Wounded Knee Four Directions Skatepark Program

Murphy and Pourier developed the Wounded Knee Four Directions Skatepark Program dedicated to creating and sustaining skateparks in Native American communities. The program operates out of the 501(c) organization Stronghold Society.[10]

Wounded Knee 4-Directions Toby Eagle Bull Memorial Skatepark

Murphy and Wounded Knee Skateboards, with Pourier and the Stronghold Society, lead a successful skatepark campaign for the Wounded Knee 4-Directions Skatepark on the Pine Ridge reservation in South Dakota. The park opened in Pine Ridge Village in 2011.

Wounded Knee Skateboard Manufacturing and Propaganda

Murphy and Andy Kessler started the Wounded Knee Skateboard Manufacturing and Propaganda company in 1998.[11] [12] Murphy and Kessler decided to use the Wounded Knee name to spread awareness about Native American history and the Wounded Knee Massacre. Additionally, Murphy and Kessler envisioned that the company would one day give back to the Lakota people, the tribe massacred at Wounded Knee, by building skateboard parks for their youth.

Nibwaakaawin (Wisdom)

Murphy partnered with Todd Harder in founding Nibwaakaawin (Wisdom), a Native American nonprofit whose mission is to "foster creativity, build courage, enable cultural identity and pride, and promote nonviolent and healthy physical activity through skateboarding."[13]

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Jim Murphy – Juice Magazine State of Skate Interview. 2016-06-15. Juice Magazine. en-US. 2020-05-08.
  2. See How Skateboarding Is Changing Native American Youth Culture. Bachor. Kenneth. Time. 26 January 2016 . en-us. 2020-05-08.
  3. Web site: Sandi Kahn Shelton. 2013-05-30. 'Ramp It Up' exhibit brings skateboard pro to Mashantucket Pequot Museum. 2020-09-05. New Haven Register. en-US.
  4. Web site: Guzman. René A.. 2013-11-11. Exhibit highlights skateboard culture of American Indians. 2020-09-05. San Antonio Express-News. en-US.
  5. Web site: 2007-04-01. JIM MURPHY. 2020-09-05. Juice Magazine. en-US.
  6. News: Jones. Karen. 2010-03-17. Connecting to a Culture Using 4 Wheels. en-US. The New York Times. 2020-09-05. 0362-4331.
  7. Web site: 2016-04-21. Skateboarding for life: Native skate parks. 2020-09-05. Native America Calling. en-US.
  8. Web site: The Skatepark Podcast - Presented by the Tony Hawk Foundation: Episode 35 – How It Happened: Pine Ridge with Walt Pourier. 2020-05-08. thfskateboardpodcast.libsyn.com. en.
  9. Bachor. Kenneth. See How Skateboarding Is Changing Native American Youth Culture. 2020-05-29. Time. 26 January 2016 . en-us.
  10. Web site: WE REMEMBER ANDY KESSLER «. 2020-09-05. en-US.
  11. Web site: A Progression of Land Loss Wounded Knee Skateboards Skate Deck. 2020-09-05. Smithsonian's National Zoo. en.
  12. Web site: 2013-05-04. Ramp It Up with Jim Murphy. 2020-09-05. The Lymes, CT Patch. en.
  13. Web site: Unity November 2017. 2020-09-05. Issuu. 31 October 2017 . en.

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