Obama, King, Katrina, Cooper: Shout Outs

On August 29, 2008, in Basic, History, Politics, by Black Fives

I’m torn today because there’s so much history going on within the span of only a few days, that it’s difficult to focus on just one thing. Charles “Tarzan” Cooper. So I’ll just give a shout out to each item because none of these can have my undivided attention: Senator Barack Obama’s acceptance speech was [...]

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First In War, First In Peace, First In Basketball

On February 11, 2008, in Gear, Goodwill, Humor, International, Premium, Race, by Black Fives

Washington, D.C. (as well as Maryland and Virginia) will figure prominently in political news tomorrow. Which makes me realize that in this blog we haven’t mentioned one of the best basketball teams ever to play in the nation’s capitol. The Washington Bears. The Bears won the 1943 World Professional Basketball Tournament. There’s a ton of [...]

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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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Video: Museum Cube, Gift Idea!

On December 10, 2007, in Basic, Gear, History, by Black Fives

I’m trying something new here, and it’s my first time, so please go easy on me! And, I have to pay the bills too like everybody else! But I just know you’re going to like this! So, please check it out.

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