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Still coming down from this weekend and damn, what a journey it was. As the adrenaline settles, I’m left with a deep sense of gratitude. Not just for the good moments, but for the challenges too.

Planning this event, keeping it flowing, and holding space for everyone demanded everything of me. Even in those moments of anger, I had to leave space for everyone. I only jumped four times the entire weekend...I'm satisfied with that.

The love that poured in was humbling. If you know me, you know I don't do that shit. I’m not one for the spotlight. But this weekend opened me up. It reminded me that vulnerability, connection, and community is what elevates this sport beyond jumping from a plane.

There are all kinds of skydivers. Some chase progression, others chase pure fun. Sometimes those paths clash. But not here. This weekend, we all aligned around something bigger: community.

It allowed many of us to be our purest selves. Without judgement, without pandering, without shame. It allowed freedom.

At its core, that's what @freshheiradventures is about. 🪂✊🏿🪂✊🏿🪂✊🏿 by @williscooks

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a year ago

Black Folks, Blue Skies, and Good Vibes

Yet another @freshheiradventures boogie in the books. @davidmdotcom Thanks my man for assisting me with organizing this.

@caspain @mattsmith_skydives @the.extreme.ethiopian thank you for being dope LOs.

@optionstudios Everyone loved the jerseys, they were beautiful

@vserigs @performancedesigns @lbaltimeters @cookiehelmets Thank you for your sponsorship and offering those discount codes.

@nicholasdlott @magic__mar @kmamba910 some of your b-roll came in clutch

@skydivespaceland_houston can't thank you enough for opening your doors and welcoming us like we were local jumpers.

Each year, we're getting bigger.....I love it. by @williscooks

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2 years ago

This past weekend I took part in organizing another @freshheiradventures boogie. It's always dope to see how this group of black skydivers is growing. This year was bigger than last year and for sure the next one will be as well.

@flyingjohnson thanks for working your ass off big dawg.

@skydive_sebastian thanks for hosting us again and making sure we are taken care of. Tracy and Morgan, y'all are the best.

To the whole squad that came out, love y'all. Let's keep pushing.

Still out here trying to turn the sky black and it's working.
🙏🏾🤙🏿🪂✊🏿👌🏿 by @williscooks

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3 years ago

We're not just jumping out of planes....we're turning the sky black
🎥🎥🎥 @1hamberlin by @williscooks

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4 months ago

FHA Boogie | Black Skydive Weekend was definitely something different 🫠🫠
🎥🎥 @1hamberlin by @williscooks

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4 months ago

✊🏾🪂 This isn’t just a skydiving group. We're a community of black folks who skydive. The Fresh Heir boogie is a moment to celebrate and appreciate that.

🎬 Day One of the vlog is LIVE on YouTube—link in bio! Let’s fly, fam 🚀🖤

🎥 Ground footage @adriancruzzfernandez
🎥 Camera flyer @tex.fly
#BlackExcellenceInTheSky #CommunityInFlight #SkydivingTogether #FreshHeirBoogie #BlackSkydivers by @williscooks

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a year ago

What an unforgettable boogie!

Massive thanks to @skydivespaceland_houston for hosting such an incredible event, endless love to our amazing load organizers, and deep appreciation to every single participant who made this year’s boogie the best one yet.

We all played a part in creating something truly special, thank you

Shoutout to The Man, The Myth, The Legend @tex.fly for capturing the sky footage.

@adriancruzzfernandez you were an absolute trooper chasing us around all weekend. Couldn’t have done it without you.

Much love to everyone. Let’s keep growing, keep pushing, and continue to remain dope black skydivers. Can’t wait for the next one! 💥🪂❤️ by @williscooks

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a year ago

The mission to turn the sky black continues
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🎬: @mawpbridges
🎭: @tuskegeebloodline @mwf_drew by @williscooks

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a year ago

H-Town, we're coming back!

2025 Fresh Heir Boogie is landing at Skydive Spaceland Houston on July 19th & 20th. Everyone is welcomed, if you got a rig....PULL UP!!!!
it’s gonna be next level 🪂🔥

🎶 Good vibes.
🪂 Great jumps.
💥 Fresh Heir.
⚙️ Dope gear
🙌🏿 Culture.

Registration info in bio
Let's get it!!!!! by @williscooks

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2 years ago

Dope Weekend at the Angle Camp
Coaches: @melanin_menace_ @_sethrobison_ thanks for coming through with the knowledge
DZ: @skydivearizona thanks for hosting us and treating us so well
Flyers: @thejeremybrown1 @williscooks @kmamba910 @magic__mar @cas4f95 and No IG Ben... thanks for pulling up, being patient and learning the skills. Let's keep getting better. by @williscooks

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2 years ago

SkyDiving Taught Me Accountability

The Curiosity Podcast explores Host @renesegirl curiosity of really weird things, existential things, pop culture stuff, spiritual phenomena, animals and all the other things with subject matter experts. What ISN’T there to be curious about?

In this clip, Skydiving Enthusiast @williscooks reveals that skydiving taught him accountability.

#skydiver #skydive #skydiving #blackskydiver #blackskydivers taken in New York, New York by @williscooks

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Pictures and Smiles.....a rare sighting. by @williscooks

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