How eggs thrown in rivalry became a metaphor for coming together during America’s darkest hour Courtside Family This story was originally published April 10, 2020 and marked the beginning of a special relationship with Wali “Wonder” Jones, my dad’s teammate who has become like an uncle to me. Our conversations about basketball, civil rights, and what… Continue reading Brotherhood Beyond Rivalry: Basketball and Civil Rights in 1968
It’s like trying to get the kids out of the house. Let’s go, already! We’ve got a lot of ground to cover. Yes, we’re taking a break from our Air Dare. It’ll wait for us, but now it’s time to honor my Dad’s Gemini twin, Mamita, and the birthday she just celebrated Tuesday. Mamita’s only… Continue reading Reigniting A Dream – Renewing Vows with MLK
How eggs thrown in rivalry became a metaphor for coming together during America’s darkest hour Courtside Family This story was originally published April 10, 2020 and marked the beginning of a special relationship with Wali “Wonder” Jones, my dad’s teammate who has become like an uncle to me. Our conversations about basketball, civil rights, and what… Continue reading Brotherhood Beyond Rivalry: Basketball and Civil Rights in 1968
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