"When we started this league, they came together." 11/13/18
Finding Peace and Unity on the Softball Field
Tree says Terrell can call him anytime—and he means it. The two met playing on a Los Angeles softball league created to promote peace and stop deadly infighting between factions of Crips. Tree's taken Terrell under his wing, and Terrell sees Tree like an older brother. The bond is so real, they sometimes even get together for batting practice at 3 a.m. But when their rival teams square off? Well, all's fair in love and softball.
A huge thanks to our guest editor this week, Portland Trail Blazer CJ McCollum. Stay tuned this week for new stories handpicked by CJ celebrating mentors inspiring the next generation.
New York's Electric Taxis in 1895
Electric cars may seem like a contemporary, eco-friendly concept, but did you know they made a brief appearance in 19th-century New York City? Back in 1895, hundreds of electric taxis called "Electrobats" cruised the streets of Midtown Manhattan. They had a charging station on Broadway and, unlike other vehicles, didn't leave passengers covered in soot. People loved them! So what became of this set of eco-wonder wheels?
When basketball courts end up with cracks, dips and divots, Dan Peterson and company step in. With the help of artists and community volunteers, Project Backboard resurfaces public courts and turns them into fly, large-scale pieces of art. The organization has brought new life and sleek aesthetics to over two dozen basketball courts around the world—including in Dan's hometown of New Rochelle, New York.
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