Black Hockey Leagues in Canada
Canadians are known for their love for hockey. I don’t really know much about the sport, but a Google+ link from Guy Kawasaki led me to a video about the colored hockey teams of the maritimes, 1895-1925. The video ended with a plug for a book called “Black Ice” by George Robert Fosty and Darril Fosty.
Comprised of the sons and grandsons of runaway American slaves, the league helped pioneer the sport of ice hockey changing this winter game from the primitive “gentleman’s past-time” of the nineteenth century to the modern fast moving game of today. In an era when many believed blacks could not endure cold, possessed ankles too weak to effectively skate, and lacked the intelligence for organized sport, these men defied the defined myths.
While I might not be a big hockey fan, I’m all about learning more about black history. There’s some good information to be had. Check out the video and let me know what you think.
Reed Behind the Lines Tonight
Filed under: Blog Entries, Entertainment & Sports, Family
Watching some reruns of the Cosby Show this weekend, I learned about a new Cosby-like show on BET starring Malcolm-Jamal Warner and Tracee Ellis Ross called Reed Behind the Lines. I try to support quality black TV shows when they premiere, so I’ll be watching to see if it lives up to the hype.
I was listening to Malcolm pub the show on the Tom Joyner Morning Show yesterday and he piqued my interest. I have a special place in my heart for the Cosby Show because everywhere I went as a kid, I had to hear the “Theo Huxtable” references regarding my name. I didn’t mind the attention, but sometimes it got old.
According to the show’s website Reed Between the Lines follows a modern-day blended family as they navigate life’s ups and downs with wit and humor. According to Warner, BET has signed the show for a full season. It’s good to see BET making the move to get family shows on the network.
Reed Behind the Lines debuts tonight (October 11th) at 9pm CST. Check out the video below for a sneak peak of the show.
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