Sanders Hall election a nod to working man

Sanders Hall election a nod to working man

By Bob Ryan
Globe Columnist / April 5, 2011


Thomas “Satch’’ Sanders, The Coolest Man In the World.

Talk about a mismatch.

Satch, as always, exuded class. He had on a dark suit, and he was wearing his trademark bow tie. It goes without saying that, at 72, he looks as if he could step on the court tonight and hold Kevin Durant to 10.

FULL STORY HERE
http://www.boston.com/sports/basketball/celtics/articles/2011/04/05/hall_election_of_ex_celtic_sanders_a_nod_to_the_working_man/

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Ray Allen Delivers a New Computer Lab to Students

Ray Allen Delivers a New Computer Lab to Students

Ray Allen at the Tobin K-8 in Roxbury

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Bill Russell Statue? The Perfect Woman For The Job!

BLACKSTONIAN EXCLUSIVE!

As the Blackstonian Family knows we have been working on the idea of a Bill Russell Statue for some time now. Most recently, after the issue came up in the news again after an article calling for the long-deserved statue to happen, we began flying the idea around several key people.  I spoke with Boston City Councillor Ayanna Pressley who just this week authored a Resolution (click for article) along with City Councillor John Connolly.

I spoke with Boston Athletics Godfather Charlie Titus who got us in touch with Bill Russell's camp. At the time, before Bill Russell's Birthday on Feb. 12th (conveniently in Black History Month) we were alerted that Mr. Russell was soon to travel to DC to receive an award from President Obama.  On Feb. 15th, the world watched the iconic scene of President Barack Obama placing the Presidential Medal of Freedom (US highest civilian honor) around the neck of our beloved Bill Russell. Pres. Obama called for a statue in Boston and the wheels started turning... media across the country picked up the story, Mayor Menino jumped on board, Gov. Patrick jumped on board, Boston Celtics jumped on board and the fans have always known the right thing to do (in this case).

The Blackstonian now focuses attention on who will build this statue? Well, considering the circumstances and the history, what if I told you we had a local artist, and that they were from the community, and that SHE is a Black Woman and world reknown to get down? Are you on board?

THE ONLY AND THE BEST ARTIST SUITED TO DO THE BILL RUSSELL STATUE IS...
FERN CUNNINGHAM.

Fern Cunningham Website for all works, images, bio, etc.

http://www.cunninghamsculpture.com/

Basic Black Feature on Fern Cunningham here

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Give Russell his due

Give Russell his due

By Adrian Walker
Globe Columnist / February 19, 2011

Every so often, Boston turns its lonely eyes to Bill Russell, and the spectacle is always fascinating to watch.

One of those rediscoveries occurred in 1999 when the Celtics great assented to a night in his honor at what was then the Fleet Center. Thirty years after his last game, he was celebrated before a packed house, most of which had never seen him play. Legendary adversary Wilt Chamberlain joined in the celebration, and a deep old wound between Russell and Boston began to heal.

Another sign of thaw came during the Celtics’ championship run in 2008, when Russell not only appeared at the Finals, but did television interviews with his newfound buddy, Kevin Garnett.

And now, once again, Russell and Boston are in the news. The idea of a tribute to Russell is everywhere: Cedric Maxwell has been lobbying on talk radio for a statue, and even President Obama took up the cause Tuesday, when he presented Russell with the Presidential Medal of Freedom.

FULL STORY HERE
http://www.boston.com/news/local/massachusetts/articles/2011/02/19/give_bill_russell_his_due/


Blackstonian Editor's Note:
We are glad to see that President Obama has come around to the long held idea that Bill Russell deserves a statue in Boston, the Blackstonian has been working on a statue and honoring Bill Russell in Boston for some time. We suggested an Official City of Boston "Day" as well as a State of Mass "Day" honoring Mr. Russell. We suggested his birthday of Feb. 12th. In addition, the ONLY person who should do this statue is Fern Cunningham, the Black Woman who also made the Harriet Tubman statues and the work in Forest Hills Cemetary.
See Basic Black Feature on Fern Cunningham here http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LNcrUsC63SI
The Blackstonian hopes that when our dream comes to fruition, we at least get invited ;)

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Ex-Cambridge star Robinson gets 6 1/2 years for bank fraud

Ex-Cambridge star Robinson gets 6 1/2 years for bank fraud

By Travis Andersen
Globe Staff / January 8, 2011

Rumeal Robinson, the former Cambridge Rindge and Latin School star who clinched the NCAA men’s basketball championship for Michigan in 1989 with two free throws and later played in the NBA, has been sentenced to 6 1/2 years in federal prison for bank fraud, according to court documents filed yesterday.

FULL STORY HERE
http://www.boston.com/news/local/massachusetts/articles/2011/01/08/ex_cambridge_star_robinson_gets_6_12_years_for_bank_fraud/?p1=Local_Links

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Carl Crawford signs with the Boston Red Sox!

Carl Crawford signs with the Boston Red Sox!

Free agent outfielder Carl Crawford has reached a 7yr. $142 Million dollar deal with the Boston Red Sox to become the newest addition to the team roster.

Blackstonian Editor's Note:
Carl Crawford is actually the name of my Father... I look forward to Crawford Red Sox Jersey's... now if only the Celtics would get my namesake Jamal Crawford (different spelling)

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