US surfing may be undergoing a new awakening following the death of George Floyd. 'Behind the aloha vibe was the other vibe — a locals-only, whites-only vibe,” said Sharon Schaffer, the first African American female pro in the US.
Through the 1960s and into the '70s, surfing was a somewhat libertarian endeavor marked by long hair, marijuana use and a wayward spirit.
"I do think people like the story of Rabbit Bartholomew, where he comes and he learns his lessons," said Walker, author of".""A lot of white surfers have learned to respect people of color through their experience in Hawaii." At the time, native Hawaiian surfers on the pro tour were subjected to segregated accommodations in South Africa. Those facing such discrimination included Aikau, the North Shore legend.
Hawaii was showcasing stars of color, including Gerry Lopez and the late Montgomery"Buttons" Kaluhiokalani, who was Black and Hawaiian.
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