Happy Birthday ‘Fats’ Jenkins (Is Hoops Hall of Fame Lazy? Asleep? Again?!)

On January 9, 2008, in History, Politics, Premium, Race, by Black Fives

He’s the most deserving of all possible pre-N.B.A. players for enshrinement in Springfield, for his accomplishments with the New York Renaissance Big Five.

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Converse Black Fives ‘Century Pack’ Is Here!

On December 21, 2007, in Basic, Gear, History, by Black Fives

The long awaited Converse Black Fives “Century Pack” is here!

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The Hidden Story: Rens Break Pre-NBA Color Barrier, 1948

On December 18, 2007, in Business, History, NBA, Premium, Race, by Black Fives

On December 19, 1948, the Harlem Rens made history by replacing the Detroit Vagabond Kings of the National Basketball League and debuting as the new Dayton Rens. But, was it a raw deal?

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Historic Harlem Basketball Ballroom Dies, But Legendary "Rens" Future Lives

On November 12, 2007, in Business, Community, Culture, Goodwill, History, Music, NBA, Politics, Premium, Race, by Black Fives

Did you see William C. Rhoden’s wild column, D-League Team Could Bring Rens Back To Harlem, in the New York Times today? It makes me wanna smack somebody seriously upside the head, and its gotta be either David Stern and his N.B.A., or the Rev. Calvin Butts III and his Abyssinian Development Corporation (ADC). Or [...]

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