Edwin B. Henderson | Black Fives

Friday Free Throws

On June 13, 2008, in Basic, History, NBA, Relationships, by Black Fives

Team body language Watching the game last night, or if you go back and look at the tapes, did you notice how the Celtics’ team body language never showed any sign of frustration or defeat, even in the 2Q when down 24? Those moments almost seemed to give them more resolve, not less, didn’t they? [...]

First All-Black Athletic Conference Began In D.C., Anniversary This Week

On May 28, 2008, in Business, Community, History, Premium, by Black Fives

On May 30, 1906, the Inter-Scholastic Athletic Association of Middle Atlantic States (I.S.A.A.) took root with its first event, a track meet, at Howard University.

Twelfth Street Colored Y.M.C.A. Of Washington, D.C., Part II

On April 29, 2008, in Community, Culture, Descendants, History, Race, Venues, by Black Fives

In April, 1912 the Twelfth Street Colored Y.M.C.A. of Washington, D.C. opened. Here’s some more about this landmark building in Part II of a series.

Twelfth Street Colored Y.M.C.A. Of Washington, D.C., Part I

On April 25, 2008, in Culture, History, Premium, Race, Venues, by Black Fives

One of the most beautiful vintage gymnasiums on the planet is at the old Twelfth Street Colored Y.M.C.A. in Washington, D.C.

Black Fives Organization Receives Living Legacy Award

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

Recognition for Black Fives organization at the 3rd Annual Tinner Hill Heritage Foundation’s Black History Month Celebration in Falls Church, Virginia.

When 93-Year-Old Trash-Talking Basketball Honorees Meet

On March 5, 2008, in Culture, History, Motivation, Premium, Relationships, by Black Fives

When 93-year-old James Henderson ran into soon-to-be 93-year-old John Isaacs last Friday in Falls Church, Virginia, the trash talking began instantly.