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Remembering A Difficult Month For ‘Rens’ Friends, Fans

On January 6, 2010, in Children, Community, Culture, Family, NBA, Premium, Race, Relationships, by Black Fives

January is a difficult month for friends and fans of the New York “Rens” of Harlem, the all-black pro basketball team that played in 1920s, 30s, and 40s.

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.

If They Only Knew

On July 9, 2009, in Goodwill, History, Motivation, Premium, Race, Relationships, by Black Fives

An early Sunday morning bicycle ride through Harlem leads to sacredness, grace, astonishment, acknowledgment, gratitude, and smiles.

1920s Ad: Wanted, 16 Peppy Brown Skin Girls

On March 6, 2009, in Premium, Race, Women, by Black Fives

I was going to try to write something profound, but … why say more?

Remembering A Difficult Month For ‘Rens’ Friends, Fans

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

If They Only Knew

1920s Ad: Wanted, 16 Peppy Brown Skin Girls

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