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.

NY Amsterdam News: Black Fives Foundation Reunites Families of Long-Ago Basketball League

On February 15, 2013, in Children, Community, Culture, Descendants, Family, Race, Relationships, by Black Fives

Two consecutive weeks of full-page coverage in the New York Amsterdam News is an honor for which we are grateful.

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.

Barclays Center Honors Black Fives Legacy in Brooklyn

On February 9, 2013, in Community, Culture, Descendants, Foundation, History, NBA, Press Release, Race, Venues, Women, by Black Fives

On February 10, Barclays Center will unveil a compilation of six mural-sized photographic images honoring the legacy of Brooklyn’s African-American basketball history throughout the arena’s main concourse.

Upcoming Dates

None today!

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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