My Visit With George Crowe, The Last Living Harlem Rens Player

On October 21, 2009, in Being, Community, Culture, Family, Goodwill, Health, History, Motivation, Premium, Relationships, by Black Fives

Crowe, a handsome former pro basketball and pro baseball star who looks much younger than his 88 years of age, still strikes a chord though a man of few words.

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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.

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NBA Commish David Stern Chats At Harlem Barber Shop

On August 24, 2009, in Basic, Business, Community, History, NBA, by Black Fives

Kudos to Bill Rhoden of the New York Times for orchestrating this idea for NBA Commissioner David Stern to visit a Harlem barber shop. But, what’s the agenda?

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A Chance To ‘Make History Now’ At The White House

On July 20, 2009, in Children, Family, History, Politics, Premium, Relationships, by Black Fives

How an old acquaintance, a family trip, a near chance encounter, and a vintage photograph allowed me to ‘make history now’ inside the White House.

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