Monthly Archives: February 2022

The Rust Belt – the Effects on Jaden and His Family

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The demise of the auto industry in Detroit By the late 1970s, economic changes turned America’s industrial area into what came to be known as the “Rust Belt.” Jaden’s father, Russell worked at a major auto plant in Detroit and … Continue reading →

The Z-Boys of Dogtown

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The Zephyr Competition Team (or Z-Boys) were a group of American skateboarders in the mid-1970s from Santa Monica and Venice, California. Originally consisting of 12 members, the Z-boys were originally sponsored by the Jeff Ho Surfboards and Zephyr Productions Surf … Continue reading →