NBA-Insider David Aldridge On BlackFives.com

On January 27, 2010, in Basic, Business, Community, Culture, Gear, Goodwill, History, NBA, Race, by Black Fives

Did you see what “NBA-Insider” David Aldridge wrote about me and BlackFives.com in his column on NBA.com?

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Duquesne Honors Basketball Pioneer Cooper With Tournament

On September 24, 2009, in Basic, Community, History, Race, by Black Fives

Duquesne honors Chuck Cooper, among first blacks in NBA, by staging inaugural Chuck Cooper Classic, a hoops doubleheader featuring HBCU teams. How cool is that?

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Moonwalking On The Hardwood: A Basketball Tribute To Michael Jackson

On June 26, 2009, in Basic, Culture, History, Music, NBA, Women, by Black Fives

A very good summary by HoopFeed.com of how Michael Jackson’s influence touched the world of basketball.

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New Book Clears Up Debate Over NBA Start Year (1950)

On April 15, 2009, in Basic, Books, History, NBA, Race, by Black Fives

The NBA celebrated its 50th anniversary in 1996. The problem is that it didn’t exist until 1950 when the BAA merged with the NBL. This new book clears that up.

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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.

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