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.

New BET Promo Features Black Fives Photo Archive

On January 29, 2011, in Basic, Community, Culture, Featured, Film, Gear, History, Media, Motivation, Race, Relationships, Video, by Black Fives

Black Entertainment Television is featuring a selection of photographs, artifacts, and memorabilia from the Black Fives Photo Archive in a new Black History Month promo segment that is airing during February 2011.

R.I.P Lena Horne, She Was Connected To Black Fives Era Of Basketball

On May 10, 2010, in Culture, Film, History, Race, Relationships, Women, by Black Fives

Did you know that Lena Horne was the daughter of Edwin “Teddy” Horne, who played basketball for the Smart Set Athletic Club of Brooklyn?

April Birthdays

On April 13, 2009, in Basic, Film, History, NBA, Race, Relationships, by Black Fives

April birthdays related to the Black Fives Era of basketball include Don Barksdale, Bill Yancey, John McLendon, Paul Robeson, and Charles Scottron.

In Nation and Sport, Rebirth Requires Inner Component

On March 12, 2009, in Culture, Featured, Film, History, Motivation, Politics, Premium, Race, Relationships, by Black Fives

Certainly, the re-birth of America has begun. President Obama has asked each of us to do our part, knowing it won’t be easy, saying, “the challenges we face are real, they are serious and they are many.” Surely, as we are re-born, the world “out there” will begin to look new to us. But, what about our inner world? Will each of us make the necessary changes on the inside to help enable this transformation? How?

Harlem’s Ten Club Commandments, 1926

On January 15, 2009, in Culture, Family, Film, History, Music, Premium, Race, Women, by Black Fives

A vintage set of club-going rules from Harlem in 1926.

Quote of the Month

“Barclays Center is a crossroads for Brooklyn, and honoring the Black Fives is a great way to bring sports, Brooklyn’s history, and our community together in a meaningful way.”
-- Bruce Ratner, Barclays Center developer and majority owner, 2013

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