April Birthdays

On April 13, 2009, in Basic, Film, History, NBA, Race, Relationships, by Black Fives

April birthdays related to the Black Fives Era of basketball include Don Barksdale, Bill Yancey, John McLendon, Paul Robeson, and Charles Scottron.

Anniversary Of Commonwealth Big Five Debut, 1922

On November 11, 2008, in History, NBA, Premium, Race, by Black Fives

The Commonwealth Big Five, an all-black basketball team, debuted on this date in 1922, becoming the first fully-professional African American basketball team.

Teams

On July 23, 2008, in , by Black Fives

A list of profiles and logos of African American basketball teams from the Black Fives Era, when the sport was racially segregated.

Vintage (1920s) Original Celtics vs. Boston Celtics

On June 5, 2008, in History, Premium, by Black Fives

The Celtics have come a long way since the vintage New York Original Celtics. The team that used to battle all-black teams like the New York Rens, Commonwealth Big Five, Ciralsky Meat Packers, and the Harlem Globetrotters, now is an all-black team. Then … Bangin’ hard meant giant thigh bruises (Hall of Fame center Joe [...]

Paul Robeson, Pro Basketball Star: Happy Birthday!

On April 9, 2008, in Community, Culture, History, Premium, Race, by Black Fives

Today we celebrate Paul Robeson’s birthday. Robeson was born on April 9, 1898 in Princeton, New Jersey.

Upcoming Dates

  • June 13
    Book Talk by Claude Johnson
    Claude Johnson, founder/CEO of BlackFives.com, will discuss his new book, "Black Fives: The Alpha Physical Culture Club's Pioneering African American Basketball Team, 1904-1923" followed by Q/A and book signing.

Quote of the Month

“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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