Was Baseball Racial Integration Leader? Or Basketball?

On June 3, 2008, in History, Motivation, Premium, Race, by Black Fives

To say that basketball “must still acknowledge baseball’s contribution to their diversity” is not even in the ballpark. If anything it’s the other way around.

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Earl Lloyd, Hotter Now Than Ever!

On April 3, 2008, in History, NBA, Premium, Race, by Black Fives

Did you know that basketball pioneer Earl Lloyd was a long time Converse employee? That’s according to his son, Kevin Lloyd, who called me last night to chat and catch up. Earl Lloyd, a man on a roll!

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The List Of Books I Promised You

On March 14, 2008, in Basic, Books, History, by Black Fives

This is the list of books I promised you, the ones I discussed with N.B.A. pioneer Earl Lloyd, in the chat I described here yesterday. I take one of these books with me wherever I go. Here’s why I want you to know about them. First, the principles described in each of these has positively [...]

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NBA Rookies, Purpose vs. Self-Destruction, Conscious Books: Topics In A Brief Chat With Basketball Pioneer Earl Lloyd

On March 13, 2008, in Community, Culture, Goodwill, History, NBA, Premium, Race, by Black Fives

I was on the phone the other night with basketball pioneer and Hall of Fame member Earl Lloyd, the first black player in the N.B.A.

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Poll: Most Inspiring Athletes

On February 25, 2008, in Basic, History, NBA, by Black Fives

Recent politics suggest that people want to be inspired to live up to their potential and beyond. This is certainly true in sports. Which athlete, past or present, does that for you? They don’t have to be the best, just the most inspiring to you. n {democracy:6}

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