Special Limited Edition ‘Black Fives Day’ Commemorative Posters Now Available

On April 26, 2013, in Community, Culture, Descendants, Foundation, Goodwill, History, Merchandise, NBA, Photos, Venues, by Black Fives

The special limited edition Black Fives Day Commemorative Posters are now available for ordering!

Interview On CUNY-TV’s ‘African-American Legends’ Show with Dr. Roscoe C. Brown, Jr. (VIDEO)

On March 21, 2013, in Children, Community, Culture, Descendants, Foundation, History, Photos, Race, Video, by Claude Johnson

My interview on the CUNY-TV series “African-American Legends,” hosted by Dr. Roscoe C. Brown, Jr., will air this coming Monday, March 25.

The Root: Basketball History Hangs at NY Arena

On February 10, 2013, in Children, Community, Culture, Descendants, Foundation, History, NBA, Race, Venues, by Black Fives

The Root provided extensive coverage of the recent unveiling of a new installation of Brooklyn-related vintage African American basketball images at the Barclays Center.

Barclays Center Honors Black Fives Legacy in Brooklyn

On February 9, 2013, in Community, Culture, Descendants, Foundation, History, NBA, Press Release, Race, Venues, Women, by Black Fives

On February 10, Barclays Center will unveil a compilation of six mural-sized photographic images honoring the legacy of Brooklyn’s African-American basketball history throughout the arena’s main concourse.

Some Recent Tweets

On February 9, 2013, in Community, Culture, Media, Web 2.0, by Black Fives

Humbled by the tweet of another. Here are some recent tweets that we really appreciate.

Claude Johnson Is Guest On WNYC Radio’s Brian Lehrer Show (AUDIO)

On February 9, 2013, in Community, Culture, Descendants, History, Media, by Black Fives

Claude Johnson was a guest on WNYC Radio’s Brian Lehrer Show in a segment called “Brooklyn’s Secret African-American Basketball History.”

Upcoming Dates

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Quote of the Month

“Barclays Center is a crossroads for Brooklyn, and honoring the Black Fives is a great way to bring sports, Brooklyn’s history, and our community together in a meaningful way.”
-- Bruce Ratner, Barclays Center developer and majority owner, 2013

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