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  • Historic Harlem Basketball Ballroom Dies, But Legendary “Rens” Future Lives
  • Pro Basketball Without Full-Year Guaranteed Contracts?
  • Descendant’s Story Comes Full Circle In Harlem
  • Vintage All-Black U.S. Military Basketball Teams: Naval Ammunition Depot, 1944
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  • George Crowe, Part 1: A Life In The Right Place At The Right Time
  • George Crowe, Part 2: A Life In The Right Place At The Right Time
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  • Washington 12 Streeters Team Profile
  • Top Vintage Black Basketball Venues
  • Idea Launches Black Pro Basketball Empire, This Date in 1923
  • First Black NBA Player Debuted Halloween Night, 1950
  • Exclusive Naismith 146th Birthday Interview: Um, Were You A Racist?
  • WWE Czar McMahon Kin Of Black Basketball Pioneers
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  • Why Is The Basket 10 Feet High?
  • Basketball Pioneer Ferdinand Accooe’s Birthday, In 1889
  • Most Deserving For Hall of Fame Nod, From Black Fives Era
  • Naismith Racism Question: New Details Shed Light
  • R.I.P. Hank DeZonie, Harlem Rens Star, Among First Four Blacks In NBA
  • John Isaacs, Basketball Pioneer, Harlem Rens Star, Turns 93
  • R.I.P. John ‘Boy Wonder’ Isaacs, 1915-2009
  • A Poll Of What You Have (And Don’t Have)
  • Half-Apologies Don’t Resolve Negative Emotions
  • Gates, Crowley, Obama Incident Offers Pivotal Insight For Mankind, Deeper Than Race
  • A Chance To ‘Make History Now’ At The White House
  • Sirius Radio Interviews Baller-in-Chief Editor Claude Johnson (AUDIO)
  • Claude Johnson Interview On 1450 WOL-AM (DC)
  • What Is Relevant, Really?
  • Apparently 2009 Will Be A Great Year For Everyone
  • Origin Of Obama, Hawaii, Basketball Nexus
  • An Asinine Question: Is Obama Black?
  • Safe, Connected, Valued, and Loved
  • Mobs In St. Louis Then (1917) And Now: How Far America Has Come
  • How To Raise A Gentleman
  • Negro Wages In 1910s, Compared To Money Opportunities Playing Basketball
  • “Throwing For Goal” In 1904 (That Is, Basketball Shooting Tips)
  • New York City (1910) Just Like I Pictured It, Skyscrapers And Everything
  • Diagram Of A 1904 Basket Ball Field
  • Major A. Hart, Black Basketball Pioneer, Killed In 1927 Chasing Bootleggers
  • Smart Set Athletic Club Members, Where In Brooklyn’s Bed-Stuy They Lived
  • Neighborhood Athletic Club (Of New York City) First To Represent ‘Hood, In 1912
  • 60% Of N.B.A. Players End Up Broke?
  • Why So Many Black Athletes Self-Destruct (And How To Avoid It)
  • Chicago’s Roamer Girls Were Pretty, Magnificent
  • Schwarze Herren Schokolade, Bitte.
  • Who Is The Blackest Player In The NBA?
  • From Birth Of A Nation To Re-Birth Of A Nation
  • My Evening With David McCullough (You Are What You Read)
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It gave my daughter something to go on, that we as a people some times don’t do, inspiration to look in herself and know as a people we did and have accomplish things together. And it help her with her report and also she is no focus in her sport.

Who could/should it be for? I think it should be inspirational to urban youth who need concrete examples of success and what it takes to achieve. It should be a model of accomplishment for youth who have few models. And it should be a symbol for others who want to rally behind it.

I think that the base of black fives is who is a true fan of b-ball. That group transcends race. If your into the game, you’ll be into BF.

i like all that you are doing with black fives.

i’m not just saying that because of my grandfather either…..

i’m all for people doing positive things with their lives….

i like the clothes, apparrel, blogs, articles, website in general

its all good, keep up the good work…..

Black Fives has allowed me learn about and embrace historical events in
sports culture that I was not familiar with before.

The Black Fives products that I have purchased as gifts are all been well
received.

I have found twenty-someting to forty-something Black males to find Black
Fives to be informational and rewarding.

yo wattup black fives! my names dane. i checkd out your online store and i was REALLY REALLY feelin your style for real! problem is… i live way overseas in NEW ZEALAND!

It is always nice to hear what’s new with Black Fives. I love reading about the history of the game that we all love. You are a man on a mission!! Keep going all the way to the top!!! Your like a professional basketball player, getting paid to do something you love.

I am a basketball nut and I love to hear stories about how the game has developed and changed over the years. When I typed entered the website, I was blown-away by the content and layout. Whoever designed your website needs to be praised because that’s is truly a work of art. I am glad someone did research on the brothers that played the game in those days because, quite frankly, I am tired of hearing about the Negro Leagues of Baseball and Jackie Robinson.

Don’t get me wrong, I respect what Jackie did and I still love to hear stories about the Negro Leagues and how his acceptance changed baseball history but where are the stories about the Chris Dorsey’s and Mike Briscoe’s of basketball.

Thank for Black Fives.

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More Testimonials

Here is what subscribers are saying about Claude’s Thought for Today!

“You are a Shining Light, let your blessings flow.”

“Your message reminded me of a line from that song by Common: ‘Never looking back, or too far in front of me/ The present is a gift and I just wanna be.’ Thanks for the words, I’m looking forward to more!”

“You are such a breath of fresh air – you speak my language! No reply necessary or expected. Thanks for being there.”

“You remind me of my grandfather – and that is high praise.”

“hi claude…just wanted to thank you for sending these out. i read them every morning as i’m having my coffee. it puts me in the right frame of mind for the day, and i thank you for doing this.”

“Looking forward to it Claude. Been going through some tough times lately and a inspiring word or two could help.”

“This message was meant especially for me. Thank you!”

“FRESH!…thanks!”

“I think you might officially be my new “spiritual guru” lol”

“applause applause applause for this one! ….thanks Claude!”

“Thank you,for the Thought for Today , it helps make my day better.”

“Mahalo e Claude! I always look forward to hearing what you have to say. It is inspirational to me.”

“Man keep up the positive force. oh and i still want to cop the old black fives shirt with just the logo. I NEED that!!:)”

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