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Basketball Hall Of Fame Flashback: Bob Douglas Voted In (1972)

On April 6, 2009, in Culture, History, NBA, Premium, Race, by Black Fives

But now it’s as if the Hall mistakenly thinks that its progress regarding the election of African Americans in general somehow goes toward satisfying the need to consider specific deserving black pioneers from the earlier time.

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.

An Asinine Question: Is Obama Black?

On December 15, 2008, in Children, Culture, Featured, International, Music, Politics, Premium, Race, by Black Fives

Over the weekend there was an Associated Press article circulating online called “Is Barack Obama Black?“ It’s such an asinine question. The article begins like this: A perplexing new chapter is unfolding in Barack Obama’s racial saga: Many people insist that “the first black president” is actually not black. First of all, why is Barack [...]

So, What Are You Doing For Thanksgiving? (A Visualization Exercise)

On October 8, 2008, in Basic, Books, Culture, Family, Politics, Race, by Black Fives

People keep telling me they’re worried about November 4, and they cite that seemingly never-ending stream of off-topic distractions in politics. First of all, it’s going to be a landslide, as long as most registered voters vote. I predicted that before the primaries were over. There’s plenty of evidence of this, but one hidden bonus [...]

My SLAM Magazine Article About John Isaacs

On September 30, 2008, in Children, History, Motivation, Premium, Relationships, by Black Fives

When SLAM asked me to write something about 93-year-old former professional basketball player John Isaacs, I wanted to go beyond what’s been told (and retold) before. I wanted to tell what matters most.

Basketball Hall Of Fame Flashback: Bob Douglas Voted In (1972)

Isaacs Free Throws

An Asinine Question: Is Obama Black?

So, What Are You Doing For Thanksgiving? (A Visualization Exercise)

My SLAM Magazine Article About John Isaacs

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