Re-Post: From Black Basketball, The Real ‘Hello, Dolly’

On November 11, 2009, in Community, Culture, N.B.A., Premium, Race, by Black Fives

William ‘Dolly’ King excelled in football, basketball, and baseball at Long Island University before starring in basketball with the Rens and other pro teams.

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.

Accooe Descendant's Story Comes Full Circle In Harlem

On September 17, 2009, in Children, Community, Culture, Family, History, Premium, Relationships, Religion, by Black Fives

This story from a Black Fives Era descendant links the distant basketball past with the funeral of New York Renaissance star John Isaacs earlier this year.

Gates, Crowley, Obama Incident Offers Pivotal Insight For Mankind, Deeper Than Race

On July 30, 2009, in Basic, Being, Culture, Goodwill, History, Motivation, Politics, Race, Relationships, by Black Fives

The Gates-Crowley-Obama incident offers a pivotal insight for the transformation of mankind that goes far beyond what Obama envisions with his “teachable moment.”

A Chance To ‘Make History Now’ At The White House

On July 20, 2009, in Children, Family, History, Politics, Premium, Relationships, by Black Fives

How an old acquaintance, a family trip, a near chance encounter, and a vintage photograph allowed me to ‘make history now’ inside the White House.

What Would You Ask The President If You Had Only 10 Seconds To Do It?

On July 15, 2009, in Children, Family, History, Politics, Premium, Relationships, by Black Fives

If you got a personal tour of the White House, by a senior appointed official, what (very quick) question would you ask the President if you bumped into him?

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.

Celtics Great Satch Sanders Remembers Some 'Harlem Rens'

On July 8, 2009, in Basic, Goodwill, History, Motivation, N.B.A., Race, Relationships, by Black Fives

Rens like Tarzan Cooper, Charlie Isles and Pop Gates, and a host of other old-time players took the time to help kids like Satch learn the game.

Moonwalking On The Hardwood: A Basketball Tribute To Michael Jackson

On June 26, 2009, in Basic, Culture, History, Music, N.B.A., Women, by Black Fives

A very good summary by HoopFeed.com of how Michael Jackson’s influence touched the world of basketball.

The Power Game (ESPN's 'Baller-in-Chief' Piece)

On June 23, 2009, in Basic, Culture, Health, Motivation, Politics, Relationships, by Black Fives

Washington’s most influential are suddenly taking up hoops, all in the hopes of getting a run with President Obama.

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