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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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

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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.