Descendants

Descendants of the Black Fives Era

There is a special collective of individuals whose fathers, mothers, aunts, uncles, grandfathers, grandmothers, cousins, distant cousins, in-laws, and other relations played on the basketball teams of the Black Fives Era or made contributions to the advancement of African Americans in the game during that period as coaches, officials, promoters, journalists, and through other related roles.

These are the Descendants of the Black Fives Era.

Are you one of them? Would you like to find out if you are?

If you believe you are a genealogical descendant of a pioneer of the Black Fives Era, let us hear from you! We can help you find out!

First, please sign up for our special email list devoted exclusively to descendants by completing the form below. This will allow us to provide you with news and updates about activities, events, and initiatives specifically related to you and your fellow descendants.

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Descendant?YesNo

If Yes, Pioneer Name and Relationship?

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NOTE: Signing up above will automatically add your email address to the general Black Fives email list. However, if you are already on the general Black Fives mailing list, you will not automatically be added to the Descendants list unless you sign up above or contact us separately with instructions to do so.

We look forward to staying in touch. Thank you for your interest in this history — your history!