Hoops Hall of Fame Forms New ‘Early African-American Pioneers of the Game’ Committee

On February 21, 2011, in Community, Culture, Goodwill, History, Race, by Claude Johnson

In an unprecedented move, the Basketball Hall of Fame announced Friday that it has formed a new Early African-American Pioneers of the Game committee, which has the clout to induct with a direct vote.

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Ellen Jenkins Harris Joins Black Fives Advisory Board

On December 10, 2009, in Basic, Business, Community, History, Motivation, Press Release, Web 2.0, Women, by Black Fives

Ellen Jenkins Harris, entrepreneur and daughter of New York Rens star Clarence ‘Fats’ Jenkins, joins Black Fives, Inc. as its newest Advisory Board member.

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Basketball Hall Of Fame Flashback: Bob Douglas Voted In (1972)

On April 6, 2009, in Culture, History, NBA, Premium, Race, by Black Fives

But now it’s as if the Hall mistakenly thinks that its progress regarding the election of African Americans in general somehow goes toward satisfying the need to consider specific deserving black pioneers from the earlier time.

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This Weekend: 70th Anniversary (1939) Of Harlem Rens Historic World Pro Basketball Tournament Title

On March 25, 2009, in Culture, History, Premium, Race, by Black Fives

This weekend marks the 70th anniversary of the historic date (March 28, 1939) the all-black New York Renaissance defeated the Oshkosh All Stars to win the championship title in the inaugural World Professional Basketball Tournament at the Chicago Coliseum.

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