December Is Black Womens Basketball History Month

On December 3, 2008, in Basic, History, Race, Relationships, Women, by Black Fives

During each December, celebrate the history of African American women who were pioneers in basketball!

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As Olympics Near, U.S.A. Owes Debt Of Thanks To Black Athletic Club Pioneers

On July 16, 2008, in History, International, Motivation, Premium, Race, by Black Fives

Yesterday, I mentioned the 112th anniversary of the founding of the St. Christopher Club, the black athletic club that took root in Harlem. Today I want to make you aware that the St. Christopher Club was more than just a basketball team, and was actually much more well known for its successes in track and [...]

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First Indoor Tennis For Blacks At Tennis-Basketball Doubleheader In 1914

On June 30, 2008, in Community, Culture, History, Premium, by Black Fives

The very first indoor tennis match involving African Americans took place at a tennis-basketball doubleheader in Harlem in 1914.

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“We were helping our race by fortifying the bodies of our people in this, the struggle for existence, where only the fittest survive.”
-- Conrad Norman, Co-Founder, Alpha Physical Culture Club, 1910

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