Accooe Descendant’s Story Comes Full Circle In Harlem

On September 17, 2009, in Children, Community, Culture, Family, History, Premium, Relationships, Religion, by Black Fives

This story from a Black Fives Era descendant links the distant basketball past with the funeral of New York Renaissance star John Isaacs earlier this year.

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Early Basketball Venue, True Reformer’s Hall In D.C., 105 Years Old

On July 21, 2008, in Business, Community, Culture, History, Motivation, Premium, Race, by Black Fives

The building’s gymnasium was the site of many early games between African American basketball teams, including the Washington 12 Streeters led by Edwin B. Henderson.

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