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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Early Basketball Venue, True Reformer’s Hall In D.C., 105 Years Old

On July 21, 2008, in Business, Community, Culture, History, Motivation, Premium, Race, by Black Fives

The building’s gymnasium was the site of many early games between African American basketball teams, including the Washington 12 Streeters led by Edwin B. Henderson.

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