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.

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.

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.

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.

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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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