Goodwill | Black Fives

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!

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.

Edwin B. Henderson Elected To Basketball Hall Of Fame!

On February 16, 2013, in Community, Culture, Descendants, Family, Goodwill, History, Race, by Black Fives

Edwin B. Henderson — a Black Fives Era pioneer who is known as the “Grandfather of Black Basketball” — has been elected into the Basketball Hall of Fame! He is “unsung” no more.