Greenwich Cop Creates League From Scratch, Betters Community

On May 25, 2010, in Business, Children, Community, Family, Goodwill, Motivation, Premium, Relationships, Women, by Black Fives

Officer Donnell “Dee” Fludd of the Greenwich (Ct.) Police Department talks about his flag football league for kids, a community effort that makes a difference.

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.

Claude Johnson To Speak At Stonehill College, Feb. 4

On January 28, 2010, in Basic, Community, Culture, History, Motivation, Press Release, by Black Fives

Stonehill College will host Claude Johnson, founder and president of Black Fives, Inc., for a free public presentation and discussion on Thursday, Feb. 4 at 7 p.m.

2010 Marks 100 Years Of Blacks In Professional Basketball

On January 21, 2010, in Business, Community, Culture, Featured, History, Motivation, Music, N.B.A., Premium, Press Release, Race, by Black Fives

One hundred years ago this October, in 1910, the first all-black play-for-pay team, the New York All Stars, were formed in New York City.

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.

Ellen Jenkins Harris Joins Black Fives Advisory Board

On December 10, 2009, in Basic, Business, Community, History, Motivation, Press Release, Web 2.0, Women, by Black Fives

Ellen Jenkins Harris, entrepreneur and daughter of New York Rens star Clarence ‘Fats’ Jenkins, joins Black Fives, Inc. as its newest Advisory Board member.

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?

Something New: Earn Extra Cash With Black Fives!

On August 13, 2009, in Basic, Culture, Featured, Goodwill, Motivation, Relationships, by Black Fives

Black Fives, Inc. now has an affiliate program! It’s the Black Fives Affiliate Program! It’s free, commissions are very generous, and signing up is easy!

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