Beautiful New Film About NYC Playground Hoops Culture, History, Legacy

On May 17, 2012, in Community, Culture, Film, History, by Claude Johnson

This is the must-see trailer for “Doin’ It In The Park: Pick-Up Basketball, NYC,” the new beautifully filmed feature length documentary directed and produced by Bobbito García and Kevin Couliau.

Free eBook Downloads

On April 10, 2012, in Books, History, by Black Fives

Claude Johnson’s new book is available for free as an ebook, courtesy of BlackFives.com. Here’s how to get your free copy now.

Print Edition Of My Book Now Available

On March 27, 2012, in Books, Culture, History, Press Release, by Claude Johnson

I’m glad to announce that the print version of my new book is now available. “BLACK FIVES: The Alpha Physical Culture Club’s Pioneering African American Basketball Team, 1904-1923″ is a beautiful full-color 122-page high-quality softcover book.

George Crowe To Be Honored by University of Indianapolis

On March 20, 2012, in Community, History, Race, Relationships, by Claude Johnson

George Crowe, a University of Indianapolis alumnus who was the last surviving former New York Rens player until his death last year, will be honored by the school this fall.

Kindle Edition Of My Book Now Available On Amazon.com

On March 5, 2012, in Books, History, by Claude Johnson

I am glad to announce that the Kindle edition of my new book is now available on Amazon.com!

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Quote of the Month

“We were helping our race by fortifying the bodies of our people in this, the struggle for existence, where only the fittest survive.”
-- Conrad Norman, Co-Founder, Alpha Physical Culture Club, 1910

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