Harlem Club Ten Commandments (1926)

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

As you know, the new movie “Notorious” about the life and times of Brooklyn rapper Christopher Wallace (a.k.a. Notorious B.I.G.) opens in theaters on Friday.  The film stars Jamal Woolard as Biggie. I always felt that one of B.I.G.’s most unique and riveting hits was Ten Crack Commandments. To me, that cut was instructive on [...]

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100 Year Anniversary Of First Black Inter-City Basketball Game, Today

On December 18, 2008, in Culture, History, Premium, Race, Relationships, by Black Fives

Today is the 100th anniversary of the first inter-city game between two African American basketball teams, on December 18, 1908.

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A Nice NYC Streetball Music Video

On December 12, 2008, in Basic, Community, Culture, Poetry, Venues, by Black Fives

A nice music video tribute to New York City streetball, thanks to our friends over at Bounce Magazine.

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New York City, Just Like I Pictured It, Skyscrapers And Everything

On August 1, 2008, in History, Premium, by Black Fives

What was New York City like in 1916? To get an idea, let’s take a look inside this guide for tourists and visitors. It’s filled with information that you’ll probably find both interesting and surprising, especially compared to today. Here are some of the highlights: there were 4 elevated railways, the Third Avenue and Bronx [...]

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Basketball Pioneer Ferdinand Accooe's Birthday, In 1889

On July 29, 2008, in Community, Culture, History, Premium, by Black Fives

Sunday was the birthday of Ferdinand J. Accooe, one of the original members of the Smart Set Athletic Club of Brooklyn. Accooe also played for numerous other teams. He was born July 27, 1889. Ferdinand Accooe as a New York All Star. The Smart Set were the first independent African American basketball team, formed in [...]

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