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Hoops Hall of Fame Forms New ‘Early African-American Pioneers of the Game’ Committee

On February 21, 2011, in Community, Culture, Goodwill, History, Race, by Claude Johnson

In an unprecedented move, the Basketball Hall of Fame announced Friday that it has formed a new Early African-American Pioneers of the Game committee, which has the clout to induct with a direct vote.

R.I.P. George Crowe, The Last Of The Harlem Rens

On January 19, 2011, in Basic, Community, Culture, History, Race, Relationships, by Claude Johnson

George Crowe had been the last living member of the New York Renaissance (a.k.a. “Rens”) professional all-black basketball team. He was 89 years old.

NBA-Insider David Aldridge On BlackFives.com

On January 27, 2010, in Basic, Business, Community, Culture, Gear, Goodwill, History, NBA, Race, by Black Fives

Did you see what “NBA-Insider” David Aldridge wrote about me and BlackFives.com in his column on NBA.com?

Harlem Rens Vandal Low LE

On May 1, 2009, in , by Black Fives

Black Fives Harlem Rens Vandal Low LE by Nike, honoring the all-black New York Renaissance (“Rens”) professional basketball team from the 1920s, 30s, and 40s.

Hoops Hall of Fame Forms New ‘Early African-American Pioneers of the Game’ Committee

R.I.P. George Crowe, The Last Of The Harlem Rens

NBA-Insider David Aldridge On BlackFives.com

Harlem Rens Vandal Low LE

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