ESPN’s feature about the Black Fives Era was great for viewers, the network, descendants, historians, NBA players, and league execs; it raised awareness while increasing the audience for this topic.
Claude Johnson. Have you heard about our presentation? It’s called “Lessons from the Black Fives Era: How YOU Can Make History Now.” It’s a new
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.
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A new (free!) series of brief daily inspirational messages, motivational tips, and consciousness reminders by Claude Johnson, founder and president of Black Fives, Inc.
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?
Here’s audio of the live interview of Claude Johnson on Sirius 98 “Hardcore Sports Radio” on July 3, 2009, during a live show called Under Score hosted by Sarah Meehan.
I was on the air a couple of weeks ago with Mark Gray, host of the The SportsGroove Radio Program on Newstalk 1450 WOL-AM in Washington, D.C.; here is the audio.
Isaacs’ biggest contributions came well after his playing days ended. For decades, he mentored youth in the South Bronx at the Madison Square Boys and Girls Club, the kids not aware at all (usually, until they saw him on TV) that the still-fit elderly man was a trailblazer and a vocal critic of the conditions he and his teammates had to endure, on and off the court. Future NBA legends like Tiny Archibald came through the Madison Square Club as kids, shaped by Isaacs’ big voice and reservoir of stories.
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