Hudson ‘Huddy’ Oliver

On March 10, 2009, in , by Black Fives

Hudson “Huddy” Oliver was universally considered the best African American basketball player prior to the early 1910s, leading teams to four different Colored Basketball World’s Championships.

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Harlem Magic Masters to Play at John Isaacs Tribute Game in Falls Church, Va.

On February 20, 2009, in Basic, Community, Culture, History, Relationships, by Black Fives

John Isaacs, a Tinner Hill 2008 Living Legacy award winner, will be remembered. A panel will discuss the implications of Mr. Isaacs’ gifts to the world and basketball, and film clips of his visit with us at the game last year will also be shown.

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Isaacs Free Throws

On February 11, 2009, in Culture, Family, History, Premium, by Black Fives

As with any long-lived icon of sports, culture, and history, it is nearly impossible to encapsulate all of the thoughts and remembrances of people into one service, one article, one story, one comment. So, I will continue to share topics relating to John Isaacs from time to time, starting with these.

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Obama Makes Stop Near Historic Black Basketball Venue

On January 12, 2009, in Basic, Culture, History, Politics, Race, by Black Fives

Mr. Obama stopped at Ben’s Chili Bowl in D.C. this weekend, across the street from a historic black basketball site once known as True Reformer’s Hall.

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