Special Limited Edition ‘Black Fives Day’ Commemorative Posters Now Available

On April 26, 2013, in Community, Culture, Descendants, Foundation, Goodwill, History, Merchandise, NBA, Photos, Venues, by Black Fives

The special limited edition Black Fives Day Commemorative Posters are now available for ordering!

Interview On CUNY-TV’s ‘African-American Legends’ Show with Dr. Roscoe C. Brown, Jr. (VIDEO)

On March 21, 2013, in Children, Community, Culture, Descendants, Foundation, History, Photos, Race, Video, by Claude Johnson

My interview on the CUNY-TV series “African-American Legends,” hosted by Dr. Roscoe C. Brown, Jr., will air this coming Monday, March 25.

Black Fives Foundation Announces Directors

On March 19, 2013, in Descendants, Foundation, Goodwill, by Claude Johnson

Please join us in welcoming Julia Alexander, Robert Castenada, and Eric Vinson to our inaugural board of directors!

Claude Johnson Panelist at Jackie Robinson Foundation’s 2013 Legacy Conference

On February 26, 2013, in Community, Culture, Descendants, Foundation, Goodwill, History, Race, Relationships, by Black Fives

Black Fives Foundation founder and executive director Claude Johnson will be a panelist at this weekend’s annual Jackie Robinson Foundation Legacy Conference in New York City.

Claude Johnson to Moderate Washington Wizards Panel Discussion: The Significance of African Americans in Basketball

On February 20, 2013, in Community, Culture, Foundation, Goodwill, NBA, Race, Relationships, Venues, by Black Fives

Claude Johnson will moderate a Washington Wizards discussion at the Verizon Center on Friday, with distinguished panelists David Aldridge, Dr. Michael Eric Dyson, and Bob Dandridge.

EBONY Magazine | The Black Fives: Black Basketball Pioneers

On February 19, 2013, in Community, Culture, Foundation, Goodwill, History, NBA, Venues, by Black Fives

EBONY Magazine’s wonderful article about the new Black Fives Era compilation of Brooklyn-related vintage African American basketball images at Barclays Center.

Quote of the Month

“Barclays Center is a crossroads for Brooklyn, and honoring the Black Fives is a great way to bring sports, Brooklyn’s history, and our community together in a meaningful way.”
-- Bruce Ratner, Barclays Center developer and majority owner, 2013

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