If They Only Knew

On July 9, 2009, in Goodwill, History, Motivation, Premium, Race, Relationships, by Black Fives

An early Sunday morning bicycle ride through Harlem leads to sacredness, grace, astonishment, acknowledgment, gratitude, and smiles.

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Isaacs Free Throws

On February 11, 2009, in Culture, Family, History, Premium, by Black Fives

As with any long-lived icon of sports, culture, and history, it is nearly impossible to encapsulate all of the thoughts and remembrances of people into one service, one article, one story, one comment. So, I will continue to share topics relating to John Isaacs from time to time, starting with these.

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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.

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100 Year Old Time Capsule To Be Unsealed In D.C. Tomorrow, Link To Early Black Hoops

On February 6, 2009, in Basic, Culture, History, Politics, by Black Fives

In a special ceremony tomorrow (Saturday, February 7) the historic Twelfth Street Colored Y.M.C.A. Building in Washington, D.C. will unseal the contents of the more than 100 year old time capsule contained in its cornerstone, which was laid by President Theodore Roosevelt.

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A True Christmas Tale

On December 25, 2008, in Basic, Children, Culture, Family, Motivation, by Black Fives

Below is a first-hand story told by my brother-in-law, Christopher Fay. He’s the Executive Director of a transitional housing agency called Homestretch. From their website: Our mission is to empower homeless families with children under age 18 in northern Virginia to return to stable housing and self-sufficiency by giving them the skills, knowledge and hope [...]

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