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!

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.

Love and Family Grow In Brooklyn

On February 11, 2013, in Community, Culture, Descendants, Family, Foundation, Goodwill, History, NBA, Photos, Race, Relationships, Venues, Video, by Black Fives

February 10, 2013 was a night to remember at the Barclays Center when the arena and the Brooklyn Nets honored Black Fives Era pioneers and their descendants.

The Root: Basketball History Hangs at NY Arena

On February 10, 2013, in Children, Community, Culture, Descendants, Foundation, History, NBA, Race, Venues, by Black Fives

The Root provided extensive coverage of the recent unveiling of a new installation of Brooklyn-related vintage African American basketball images at the Barclays Center.

NYC Declares February 10th As ‘Black Fives Day’

On February 10, 2013, in Community, Culture, Descendants, History, NBA, Venues, by Black Fives

Mayor Bloomberg and the New York City Mayor’s Office will proclaim today, February 10, 2013, as “Black Fives Day” for the City of New York.

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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