Announcing the Black Fives Community Fund

On January 14, 2010, in Basic, Being, Community, Culture, Featured, Goodwill, Motivation, Press Release, Relationships, by Black Fives

The Black Fives Community Fund benefits social, educational, cultural, and civic improvement in neighborhoods where teams of the Black Fives Era once played.

The Black Fives Foundation

On May 8, 2009, in , by Black Fives

Using the pre-NBA history of African American basketball teams (1904-1950) to engage, teach, connect, and inspire people today.

What Is Relevant, Really?

On February 10, 2009, in Basic, Being, Books, Culture, Featured, Health, Motivation, Politics, Relationships, Religion, by Black Fives

I do know this. There’s something going on in the world right now — in the headlines right now — that requires a new way of thinking for us, collectively. It requires our new letting go of fear.

"Carnegie Loves Daddy"

On July 23, 2008, in Being, Children, Family, Motivation, Premium, Web 2.0, by Black Fives

Some of you may know that I named my youngest son Carnegie. He’s 3 years old. This morning I was sitting there meditating with my cup of coffee, waiting patiently for a blog post idea to come to my mind. I was absorbed into this process. Suddenly, the door opened and there was Carnegie, coming [...]

My Private Meeting Saturday With Uncommitted Superdelegate X

On June 2, 2008, in Basic, Motivation, Politics, Women, by Black Fives

Uncommitted doesn’t mean undecided. Superdelegate X. That’s what I concluded on Saturday night after I met privately with a so-called uncommitted superdelegate. There’s nothing secret about this superdelegate or about our meeting. But I didn’t say in advance that I’d “out” her in this blog. So I won’t. Instead I’ll call her Superdelegate X. (Has [...]

Top Taboo Topics

On May 30, 2008, in Basic, Children, Community, Culture, Family, Featured, History, Humor, Politics, Race, Relationships, Religion, Women, by Black Fives

These are “taboo” topics I’ve covered so far in this basketball history related blog: race, politics, sex, religion, war, mentality, and money.

Quote of the Month

“Barclays Center is a crossroads for Brooklyn, and honoring the Black Fives is a great way to bring sports, Brooklyn’s history, and our community together in a meaningful way.”
-- Bruce Ratner, Barclays Center developer and majority owner, 2013

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