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Happy Birthday (1884) to Harry ‘Bucky’ Lew, America’s First Black Pro Hoopster

On January 4, 2014 By Claude Johnson
Let’s hear it for African American basketball pioneer Harry “Bucky” Lew, born on this date in 1884. Happy Birthday!
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Julia Alexander and Hudson Oliver

A Special Thank You

On December 25, 2013 By Black Fives Foundation
A holiday letter from Julia Alexander, descendant of Black Fives Era pioneer and star player Hudson “Huddy” Oliver, and a founding member of the Black Fives Foundation’s board of directors.
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News Release: Historical African American Basketball Archive and Intellectual Property Gifted to Black Fives Foundation

On October 8, 2013 By Black Fives Foundation
The Black Fives Foundation is pleased to announce it has received as a gift the entire Black Fives Era historical archive of Claude Johnson and Black Fives, Inc., as well as the company’s complete portfolio of intellectual property.
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Honored At Rucker Park For My Work With Black Fives

On August 21, 2013 By Claude Johnson
It was an honor to be recognized at Rucker Park for my work with the Black Fives, along with Nate Archibald, Emmette Bryant, Dean Meminger, and Earl Monroe.
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History, Life, and Career Insights at Youth Basketball Camp in Harlem

On July 22, 2013 By Black Fives Foundation
BFF founder and executive director Claude Johnson gave a history presentation to kids at the Riverside Hawks Summer Camp in Harlem, joined by Nike basketball designers and veteran NBA guard Royal Ivey.
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Special Limited Edition ‘Black Fives Day’ Commemorative Posters Now Available

On April 26, 2013 By Black Fives Foundation
The special limited edition Black Fives Day Commemorative Posters are now available for ordering!
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Julia Alexander

Black Fives Foundation Announces Directors

On March 19, 2013 By Claude Johnson
Please join us in welcoming Julia Alexander, Robert Castaneda, and Eric Vinson to our inaugural board of directors!
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Claude Johnson Panelist at Jackie Robinson Foundation’s 2013 Legacy Conference

On February 26, 2013 By Black Fives Foundation
Black Fives Foundation founder and executive director Claude Johnson will be a panelist at this weekend’s annual Jackie Robinson Foundation Legacy Conference in New York City.
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Claude Johnson to Moderate Washington Wizards Panel Discussion: The Significance of African Americans in Basketball

On February 20, 2013 By Black Fives Foundation
Claude Johnson will moderate a Washington Wizards discussion at the Verizon Center on Friday, with distinguished panelists David Aldridge, Dr. Michael Eric Dyson, and Bob Dandridge.
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Barclays Center Ceremony

EBONY Magazine | The Black Fives: Black Basketball Pioneers

On February 19, 2013 By Black Fives Foundation
EBONY Magazine's wonderful article about the new Black Fives Era compilation of Brooklyn-related vintage African American basketball images at Barclays Center.
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