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.

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.

Celtics Great Satch Sanders Remembers Some ‘Harlem Rens’

On July 8, 2009, in Basic, Goodwill, History, Motivation, NBA, Race, Relationships, by Black Fives

Legendary New York Rens players like Tarzan Cooper, Charlie Isles and Pop Gates, and a host of other old-time players took the time to help kids like Satch learn the game.

Moonwalking On The Hardwood: A Basketball Tribute To Michael Jackson

On June 26, 2009, in Basic, Culture, History, Music, NBA, Women, by Black Fives

A very good summary by HoopFeed.com of how Michael Jackson’s influence touched the world of basketball.

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-- Conrad Norman, Co-Founder, Alpha Physical Culture Club, 1910

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