About My Recent College Talk

On February 22, 2010, in Basic, Being, Books, Community, Culture, History, Motivation, by Black Fives

Claude Johnson shared with students and community members the history of the Black Fives Era, seeking to widen the appreciation of these pioneers of basketball.

Photo Exhibit A Success, Benefits Black Fives Community Fund

On February 22, 2010, in Basic, Being, Community, Goodwill, Women, by Black Fives

The photo exhibit we staged to benefit the Black Fives Community Fund was a wonderful success, proving it’s still possible to create something from nothing.

Unique Photo Exhibit Helps Grow Black Fives Community Fund

On January 25, 2010, in Basic, Being, Community, Culture, Goodwill, by Black Fives

A unique photo exhibit helps grow the new Black Fives Community Fund, which benefits the neighborhoods where original Black Fives basketball teams once played.

Prayers For George Crowe …

On January 22, 2010, in Basic, Being, Community, Culture, Goodwill, History, N.B.A., Race, Relationships, by Black Fives

Today I heard from a friend of his, that George Crowe called to say he “feels he is dying.” Crowe is the last living former New York (Harlem) Rens player.

Announcing the Black Fives Community Fund

On January 14, 2010, in Basic, Being, Community, Culture, Featured, Goodwill, Motivation, Press Release, Relationships, by Black Fives

The Black Fives Community Fund benefits social, educational, cultural, and civic improvement in neighborhoods where teams of the Black Fives Era once played.

Genius Is As Genius Does

On November 25, 2009, in Basic, Being, Featured, History, by Black Fives

According to Ralph Waldo Emerson, anyone can be a genius if they believe that what is true for them in their own private hearts is true for all men.

My Visit With George Crowe, The Last Living Harlem Rens Player

On October 21, 2009, in Being, Community, Culture, Family, Goodwill, Health, History, Motivation, Premium, Relationships, by Black Fives

Crowe, a handsome former pro basketball and pro baseball star who looks much younger than his 88 years of age, still strikes a chord though a man of few words.

New: Claude’s Thought for Today

On September 9, 2009, in Basic, Being, Community, Featured, Goodwill, Health, Motivation, by Black Fives

A new (free!) series of brief daily inspirational messages, motivational tips, and consciousness reminders by Claude Johnson, founder and president of Black Fives, Inc.

A Poll Of What You Have (And Don’t Have)

On August 19, 2009, in Basic, Being, Culture, Goodwill, Health, Motivation, by Black Fives

A quick poll: Which is longer, the list of what you don’t have in your life, or the list of what you do have?

Half-Apologies Don’t Resolve Negative Emotions

On August 6, 2009, in Basic, Being, Goodwill, Health, Motivation, Relationships, by Black Fives

Half-apologies are worse than no apology at all because they leave the residue of unresolved negative emotions. With no apology you can at least still seek one.

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