EBONY Magazine’s wonderful article about the new Black Fives Era compilation of Brooklyn-related vintage African American basketball images at Barclays Center.
EBONY Magazine’s wonderful article about the unveiling of the new Black Fives Era compilation of Brooklyn-related vintage African American basketball images at the Barclays Center.
Here is a brief excerpt:
The Black Fives foundation, founded by historian/author Claude Johnson and descendants of the historic team celebrated the exhibit’s unveiling recently at a community event. Johnson and the Black Fives were also honored at a Brooklyn Nets game, where John Rhea, President of the New York City Housing Authority formally proclaimed February 10, 2013, as “Black Fives Day” in the City of New York on behalf of Mayor Michael Bloomberg, who was unable to attend.
With descendants of African American basketball pioneers at center court, Brooklyn Nets GM Billy King presents award to Black Fives Foundation Exec. Dir. Claude Johnson (Photo: Toya Menzie).
Related tweets:
To be in @ebonymag today (bit.ly/YiqoRb) is extra cool since my Dad was featured in July 1965 issue! goo.gl/N5Tf0 Thx!
— Claude Johnson (@ClaudeJohnson) February 19, 2013
The @blackfives exhibit at Brooklyn’s Barclays Center honors some of the sport’s earliest African-American players: bit.ly/YiqoRb
— EBONY Magazine (@EBONYMag) February 19, 2013
Your generous tax-deductible donation helps the Black Fives Foundation use this history to teach life lessons relevant today! Thank you!
