New BET Promo Features Black Fives Photo Archive
A young player waiting for “next” discovers the inspiring history of African American basketball pioneers like the New York Rens, who paved the way for today’s game.
Black Fives, Inc. is proud and honored that BET (Black Entertainment Television) has selected some of the photographs, artifacts, and memorabilia from its Black Fives Photo Archive to feature in a new Black History Month promotional segment that the network will air during February 2011.
BET commissioned two well known award-winning film industry talents to create the piece, director Charles Stone III (Drumline, Wassup, Mr. 3000, True) and cinematographer Cliff Charles (When The Levees Broke, Good Hair).
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“It links the past to the present, making this important history relevant today, while making an implication about the future,” says Claude Johnson of Black Fives, Inc. “Also, it was very special getting to meet these two industry leaders, and to watch their craftsmanship at work behind the scenes.”
Black Fives Photo Archive images used in the film segment include New York Rens owner Robert “Bob” Douglas, the New York Renaissance team, the cover of the event program for the 1943 World Pro Basketball Tournament, and the Harlem Renaissance Big “R” Five team logo.
Nice work, Claude! Keep at it!
Claude, you’re proving once again that Black Fives has the history we all need to know and never to forget. Thanks for being the keeper of our history and sharing.
Hey claude keep up the good work,black fives always a winner in my book(awesome) !!!
Hey Bobbito, yes, same here. These guys were amazing to watch doing their thing, just a real treat being behind the scenes. Had never experienced that before.
hot! congrats for having a hand in this claude. charles stone is a personal friend of mine but i’m also a total fan of his work even if i didn’t know him. his father was also the first african american to ever attend my alma mater Wesleyan University, and was an acclaimed writer for the philadelphia inquirer newspaper. history everywhere!