Monday Free Throws

On July 7, 2008, in Basic, History, by Black Fives

I’m honored by several things that have happened recently. Brownstoner: Brooklyn Inside and Out There’s a blog called Brownstoner.com that’s all about Brooklyn brownstones and the neighborhoods and the borough and its culture and real estate. It’s very active, very informative, and well-liked by many Brooklynites. So it was an honor for me when they [...]

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I'm Proud Of This Brother

On May 6, 2008, in Basic, Community, Culture, Motivation, by Black Fives

You’ll be proud too, once you check out Terrance Hayes. He’s man who defies labels. He’s a poet. He’s a baller. He’s a professor at Carnegie Mellon University. He’s a brother who’s high on consciousness. He’s a culturist. A modern day pioneer. He’s inspiring, the kind of dude you’d wanna hang out with for a [...]

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