Converse’s ‘Heaven Is A Playground’ Celebration

On December 15, 2009, in Basic, Books, Community, Culture, History, Music, Race, by Black Fives

I was in Manhattan last week for Converse’s celebration of the 35th anniversary of Rick Telander’s playground basketball classic, Heaven is a Playground.

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.

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