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Auctioning Limited Edition "Black Fives" #5 Jersey In Celtics Green On eBay (Proceeds To Kevin Garnett's Charity)

On June 12, 2008 By Black Fives Foundation
When Kevin Garnett was traded to the Celtics, this became my favorite jersey: (Click above for larger image.) (Click above for larger image.) (Click above for larger image.) (Click above for larger image.) (Click [...]
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Genesis 12:1-3 Holds Key To Winning On The Road

On May 29, 2008 By Claude Johnson
Winning on the road is a blessing. But did you know it's a mandate from Holy Scripture? Seriously. In so many words.
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First All-Black Athletic Conference Began In D.C., Anniversary This Week

On May 28, 2008 By Black Fives Foundation
On May 30, 1906, the Inter-Scholastic Athletic Association of Middle Atlantic States (I.S.A.A.) took root with its first event, a track meet, at Howard University.
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A Fascinating Survey: Who Counts Most In American History (What About Sports History?)

On May 27, 2008 By Black Fives Foundation
This survey rocks conventional wisdom about who counts in American history: Who are the most famous Americans in history, excluding presidents and first ladies?
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Shout Out To Company E, 372nd Colored Infantry Regiment

On May 26, 2008 By Black Fives Foundation
Here's a shout out to the courageous men of Company E, 372nd Colored Infantry Regiment, 93rd Division.
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Schwarze Herren Schokolade, Bitte.

On May 23, 2008 By Black Fives Foundation
"Schwarze Herren Schokolade" translates to "Black Man's Chocolate" in English. This could come in handy, I thought, even if only for a devilish blog post.
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More On Forgotten Black Fives Era Phenom Sidat-Singh

On May 22, 2008 By Black Fives Foundation
Wilmeth Sidat-Singh, a former star athlete at Syracuse, spectacular pro hoops player with the New York Rens and Washington Bears, and former Tuskegee Airman, died in a plane crash while on an Army training mission in 1941.
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Does An Old Sign Matter?

On May 19, 2008 By Black Fives Foundation
Does the old Renaissance Ballroom sign matter?
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My Hall Of Fame Talk, Part I

On May 16, 2008 By Black Fives Foundation
My talk at the Basketball Hall of Fame last week was a thrill. I was there as part of the Champions of Character Education Series that I previously described. The auditorium was filled to [...]
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Basketball Referee Announces He’s Ready?

On May 15, 2008 By Black Fives Foundation
Pioneering basketball referee Chris Huiswoud, of African descent, shows us how things were done during the Black Fives Era.
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