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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The Power Game (ESPN’s ‘Baller-in-Chief’ Piece)

On June 23, 2009, in Basic, Culture, Health, Motivation, Politics, Relationships, by Black Fives

Washington’s most influential are suddenly taking up hoops, all in the hopes of getting a run with President Obama.

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Vintage All-Black U.S. Military Basketball Teams: Naval Ammunition Depot, 1944

On May 28, 2009, in Culture, History, NBA, Premium, Race, Relationships, by Black Fives

The Naval Ammunition Depot in Hastings, Nebraska — the Navy’s largest W.W. II inland munitions plant — had an all-black contingent that represented the base in the “Colored Servicemen’s Basketball Championship Tournament of Nebraska” around 1944.

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Vintage All-Black U.S. Military Basketball Teams: Unknown Soldiers II

On May 26, 2009, in History, Premium, Race, Relationships, by Black Fives

Another unidentified all-black W.W. II basketball team whose players are as-yet unknown.

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Vintage All-Black U.S. Military Basketball Teams: Unknown Soldiers I

On May 21, 2009, in History, Premium, Race, Relationships, by Black Fives

The identity of these W.W. II era soldiers and their vintage basketball team is unknown; if you believe you know anything about them or their team, please let us know.

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