Our Federal Lawsuit Against Kareem Abdul-Jabbar’s Film Company, Explained

On July 28, 2011, in Business, Community, Culture, Film, History, Legal, by Claude Johnson

Fans of the Harlem Rens historic African American basketball team have asked if we had anything to do with Kareem Abdul-Jabbar’s recent for-profit film, “On The Shoulders of Giants.” We appreciate the movie, but the answer is simple. No. Here’s what we’re doing about it, and why.

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A Fine Clip Honoring NBA Pioneer Clifton

On February 14, 2011, in Community, Culture, History, NBA, Race, Video, by Black Fives

This fine clip from ESPN.com honors Nat “Sweetwater” Clifton, one of the first three African Americans to play in the NBA. Clifton played for the New York Rens and the Harlem Globetrotters before signing with the Knicks in 1950.

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ESPN Features Black Fives Era History (Video)

On February 26, 2010, in Basic, Business, Culture, Family, Featured, History, NBA, Race, Relationships, by Black Fives

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.

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The Power Game (ESPN’s ‘Baller-in-Chief’ Piece)

On June 23, 2009, in Basic, Culture, Health, Motivation, Politics, Relationships, by Black Fives

Washington’s most influential are suddenly taking up hoops, all in the hopes of getting a run with President Obama.

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