The term Black Fives refers to all-black basketball teams that thrived in the United States between 1904, when basketball was first introduced to African Americans on a large scale organized basis, and 1950, when the National Basketball Association became racially integrated. The period is known as the "Black Fives Era" or "Early Black Basketball" or simply "Black Basketball".
Early basketball teams were often called "fives” in reference to the five starting players. All-black teams were known as colored quints, colored fives, Negro fives, or black fives.
Dozens of all-black teams emerged during the Black Fives Era, in New York City, Washington, Chicago, Pittsburgh, Philadelphia, Cleveland, and other cities. They were sponsored by or affiliated with churches, athletic clubs, social clubs, businesses, newspapers, YMCA branches, and other organizations.
The terms "Black Fives" and "Black Fives Era" are trademarked phrases owned by Black Fives, Inc., whose founder and owner, Claude Johnson, coined the terms while researching and promoting the period's history.
The Black Fives Era paved the way for future generations of basketball players
Black basketball players helped grow the popularity of the game long before the NBA was established.
published: 26 Feb 2023
AAHIAH Episode #81: “EDWIN HENDERSON & THE BIRTH OF THE BLACK FIVES”
In the early days of basketball, teams were called "fives" because they had five starting players. Invented in 1891, the game was initially segregated. African-American players were called "Colored fives," "Negro fives," or "Black fives." This period became known as the Black Fives Era.
Edwin Henderson is credited with introducing organized basketball to African Americans on a large scale. He is recognized as "The Father of Black Basketball."
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The African American History Is AMERICAN History Video Series Channel on YouTube is a video series and podcast that appeals to viewers/listeners of every race and age, from middle school to middle age.
We here at AAHIAH are proud to share that our program has been endorsed by several prestigious organizations, including The Harle...
published: 19 Apr 2024
Black Fives Story: Hank DeZonie
Black Fives Story: Hank DeZonie
published: 08 Feb 2017
The Black Fives, The Workhorses Of The LMS !
A video compilation of 10 preserved Black Fives on solo workings across the United Kingdom showcasing the 'Jack Of All Trades' doing what they do best ! All scenes are captured from 2013 right up to 2020 and feature both mainline & heritage railway scenes. I hope you enjoy the video.
Locomotives and captions feature in video.
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published: 11 Sep 2020
Black Fives x ’47: Make History Now
On Chicago’s south side, stands the Wabash Avenue YMCA, one of the first indoor courts open to the Black Fives and general public. Taj GIbson of the Chicago Bulls and artist Swopes joined some of Chi City’s rising ballplayers at the historic landmark. Narrated by Lil Bibby, the eloquent words of Joekenneth Museau help us reflect on the chance we all have to make history now. See more: http://bit.ly/1Sc9IfG
published: 08 Feb 2016
Black Fives Brand Intro (2007)
Black Fives quick intro with team history, media coverage, and celebrity highlights flying by. Originally shown on giant Omnitron screen at FedEx Forum during Memphis Grizzles game.
published: 13 Nov 2007
BIG EAST x BLACK FIVES 2023
published: 07 Feb 2023
'47 and The Black Fives Foundation
'47 and the Black Fives Foundation have partnered to create a new genre of apparel, headwear and accessories that brings together one of today's leading sports lifestyle brands with an authentic, culturally and historically relevant sports property. The first collection was a further collaboration with leading boutique partners in the cities where some of the Black Fives teams played.
1. New York - Reed Space
2. Philadelphia - Sneaker Villa
3. Pittsburgh - Shop 412
4. LA – HOF
5. DC – Major
6. New Jersey – Packer
7. Chicago - LDRS
published: 02 Jun 2015
The "Black Fives Exhibition" at the New-York Historical Society, Short Film Intro
"The Black Fives" is a short film by award-winning director Marco Williams, produced in 2014 by the New-York Historical Society in partnership with the Black Fives Foundation and Claude Johnson to introduce the first-ever comprehensive museum exhibition of historical artifacts from the Black Fives Era of basketball (1904–1950). The production is narrated by Claude Johnson, founder and executive director of the Foundation, who is also the museum's guest curator for the exhibition.
In the early days of basketball, teams were called "fives" because they had five starting players. Invented in 1891, the game was initially segregated. African-...
In the early days of basketball, teams were called "fives" because they had five starting players. Invented in 1891, the game was initially segregated. African-American players were called "Colored fives," "Negro fives," or "Black fives." This period became known as the Black Fives Era.
Edwin Henderson is credited with introducing organized basketball to African Americans on a large scale. He is recognized as "The Father of Black Basketball."
________________
The African American History Is AMERICAN History Video Series Channel on YouTube is a video series and podcast that appeals to viewers/listeners of every race and age, from middle school to middle age.
We here at AAHIAH are proud to share that our program has been endorsed by several prestigious organizations, including The Harlem Historical Society, Howard University, Newton North High School, Anson County Early College High School, Don Buchwald & Associates, SoBro (South Bronx Overall Economic Development Corporation), and Henry Louis Gates Jr.
If you haven't subscribed to AAHIAH, please take a moment to do so. It's completely free, and once you hit the subscribe button and the bell icon, you'll be notified as soon as new episodes are posted.
You can find the channel at https://www.youtube.com/@AAHIAHVideoSeriesChannel
“These videos are a part of my daughter's homeschool curriculum. Love them!!” @mikithelifemomager9455
“This is my go-to channel for history lesson videos!” @joelschofield7357
“Thank you for making such amazing videos!” @maudedwards7791
“I appreciate the history content you provide, a lot of which I was unaware. I look forward to the next episode.” @8lu6oy
In the early days of basketball, teams were called "fives" because they had five starting players. Invented in 1891, the game was initially segregated. African-American players were called "Colored fives," "Negro fives," or "Black fives." This period became known as the Black Fives Era.
Edwin Henderson is credited with introducing organized basketball to African Americans on a large scale. He is recognized as "The Father of Black Basketball."
________________
The African American History Is AMERICAN History Video Series Channel on YouTube is a video series and podcast that appeals to viewers/listeners of every race and age, from middle school to middle age.
We here at AAHIAH are proud to share that our program has been endorsed by several prestigious organizations, including The Harlem Historical Society, Howard University, Newton North High School, Anson County Early College High School, Don Buchwald & Associates, SoBro (South Bronx Overall Economic Development Corporation), and Henry Louis Gates Jr.
If you haven't subscribed to AAHIAH, please take a moment to do so. It's completely free, and once you hit the subscribe button and the bell icon, you'll be notified as soon as new episodes are posted.
You can find the channel at https://www.youtube.com/@AAHIAHVideoSeriesChannel
“These videos are a part of my daughter's homeschool curriculum. Love them!!” @mikithelifemomager9455
“This is my go-to channel for history lesson videos!” @joelschofield7357
“Thank you for making such amazing videos!” @maudedwards7791
“I appreciate the history content you provide, a lot of which I was unaware. I look forward to the next episode.” @8lu6oy
A video compilation of 10 preserved Black Fives on solo workings across the United Kingdom showcasing the 'Jack Of All Trades' doing what they do best ! All sce...
A video compilation of 10 preserved Black Fives on solo workings across the United Kingdom showcasing the 'Jack Of All Trades' doing what they do best ! All scenes are captured from 2013 right up to 2020 and feature both mainline & heritage railway scenes. I hope you enjoy the video.
Locomotives and captions feature in video.
Locos
44806
44871
44932
45212
45231
45305
45337
45379
45407
45428
A video compilation of 10 preserved Black Fives on solo workings across the United Kingdom showcasing the 'Jack Of All Trades' doing what they do best ! All scenes are captured from 2013 right up to 2020 and feature both mainline & heritage railway scenes. I hope you enjoy the video.
Locomotives and captions feature in video.
Locos
44806
44871
44932
45212
45231
45305
45337
45379
45407
45428
On Chicago’s south side, stands the Wabash Avenue YMCA, one of the first indoor courts open to the Black Fives and general public. Taj GIbson of the Chicago Bul...
On Chicago’s south side, stands the Wabash Avenue YMCA, one of the first indoor courts open to the Black Fives and general public. Taj GIbson of the Chicago Bulls and artist Swopes joined some of Chi City’s rising ballplayers at the historic landmark. Narrated by Lil Bibby, the eloquent words of Joekenneth Museau help us reflect on the chance we all have to make history now. See more: http://bit.ly/1Sc9IfG
On Chicago’s south side, stands the Wabash Avenue YMCA, one of the first indoor courts open to the Black Fives and general public. Taj GIbson of the Chicago Bulls and artist Swopes joined some of Chi City’s rising ballplayers at the historic landmark. Narrated by Lil Bibby, the eloquent words of Joekenneth Museau help us reflect on the chance we all have to make history now. See more: http://bit.ly/1Sc9IfG
Black Fives quick intro with team history, media coverage, and celebrity highlights flying by. Originally shown on giant Omnitron screen at FedEx Forum during ...
Black Fives quick intro with team history, media coverage, and celebrity highlights flying by. Originally shown on giant Omnitron screen at FedEx Forum during Memphis Grizzles game.
Black Fives quick intro with team history, media coverage, and celebrity highlights flying by. Originally shown on giant Omnitron screen at FedEx Forum during Memphis Grizzles game.
'47 and the Black Fives Foundation have partnered to create a new genre of apparel, headwear and accessories that brings together one of today's leading sports ...
'47 and the Black Fives Foundation have partnered to create a new genre of apparel, headwear and accessories that brings together one of today's leading sports lifestyle brands with an authentic, culturally and historically relevant sports property. The first collection was a further collaboration with leading boutique partners in the cities where some of the Black Fives teams played.
1. New York - Reed Space
2. Philadelphia - Sneaker Villa
3. Pittsburgh - Shop 412
4. LA – HOF
5. DC – Major
6. New Jersey – Packer
7. Chicago - LDRS
'47 and the Black Fives Foundation have partnered to create a new genre of apparel, headwear and accessories that brings together one of today's leading sports lifestyle brands with an authentic, culturally and historically relevant sports property. The first collection was a further collaboration with leading boutique partners in the cities where some of the Black Fives teams played.
1. New York - Reed Space
2. Philadelphia - Sneaker Villa
3. Pittsburgh - Shop 412
4. LA – HOF
5. DC – Major
6. New Jersey – Packer
7. Chicago - LDRS
"The Black Fives" is a short film by award-winning director Marco Williams, produced in 2014 by the New-York Historical Society in partnership with the Black Fi...
"The Black Fives" is a short film by award-winning director Marco Williams, produced in 2014 by the New-York Historical Society in partnership with the Black Fives Foundation and Claude Johnson to introduce the first-ever comprehensive museum exhibition of historical artifacts from the Black Fives Era of basketball (1904–1950). The production is narrated by Claude Johnson, founder and executive director of the Foundation, who is also the museum's guest curator for the exhibition.
"The Black Fives" is a short film by award-winning director Marco Williams, produced in 2014 by the New-York Historical Society in partnership with the Black Fives Foundation and Claude Johnson to introduce the first-ever comprehensive museum exhibition of historical artifacts from the Black Fives Era of basketball (1904–1950). The production is narrated by Claude Johnson, founder and executive director of the Foundation, who is also the museum's guest curator for the exhibition.
In the early days of basketball, teams were called "fives" because they had five starting players. Invented in 1891, the game was initially segregated. African-American players were called "Colored fives," "Negro fives," or "Black fives." This period became known as the Black Fives Era.
Edwin Henderson is credited with introducing organized basketball to African Americans on a large scale. He is recognized as "The Father of Black Basketball."
________________
The African American History Is AMERICAN History Video Series Channel on YouTube is a video series and podcast that appeals to viewers/listeners of every race and age, from middle school to middle age.
We here at AAHIAH are proud to share that our program has been endorsed by several prestigious organizations, including The Harlem Historical Society, Howard University, Newton North High School, Anson County Early College High School, Don Buchwald & Associates, SoBro (South Bronx Overall Economic Development Corporation), and Henry Louis Gates Jr.
If you haven't subscribed to AAHIAH, please take a moment to do so. It's completely free, and once you hit the subscribe button and the bell icon, you'll be notified as soon as new episodes are posted.
You can find the channel at https://www.youtube.com/@AAHIAHVideoSeriesChannel
“These videos are a part of my daughter's homeschool curriculum. Love them!!” @mikithelifemomager9455
“This is my go-to channel for history lesson videos!” @joelschofield7357
“Thank you for making such amazing videos!” @maudedwards7791
“I appreciate the history content you provide, a lot of which I was unaware. I look forward to the next episode.” @8lu6oy
A video compilation of 10 preserved Black Fives on solo workings across the United Kingdom showcasing the 'Jack Of All Trades' doing what they do best ! All scenes are captured from 2013 right up to 2020 and feature both mainline & heritage railway scenes. I hope you enjoy the video.
Locomotives and captions feature in video.
Locos
44806
44871
44932
45212
45231
45305
45337
45379
45407
45428
On Chicago’s south side, stands the Wabash Avenue YMCA, one of the first indoor courts open to the Black Fives and general public. Taj GIbson of the Chicago Bulls and artist Swopes joined some of Chi City’s rising ballplayers at the historic landmark. Narrated by Lil Bibby, the eloquent words of Joekenneth Museau help us reflect on the chance we all have to make history now. See more: http://bit.ly/1Sc9IfG
Black Fives quick intro with team history, media coverage, and celebrity highlights flying by. Originally shown on giant Omnitron screen at FedEx Forum during Memphis Grizzles game.
'47 and the Black Fives Foundation have partnered to create a new genre of apparel, headwear and accessories that brings together one of today's leading sports lifestyle brands with an authentic, culturally and historically relevant sports property. The first collection was a further collaboration with leading boutique partners in the cities where some of the Black Fives teams played.
1. New York - Reed Space
2. Philadelphia - Sneaker Villa
3. Pittsburgh - Shop 412
4. LA – HOF
5. DC – Major
6. New Jersey – Packer
7. Chicago - LDRS
"The Black Fives" is a short film by award-winning director Marco Williams, produced in 2014 by the New-York Historical Society in partnership with the Black Fives Foundation and Claude Johnson to introduce the first-ever comprehensive museum exhibition of historical artifacts from the Black Fives Era of basketball (1904–1950). The production is narrated by Claude Johnson, founder and executive director of the Foundation, who is also the museum's guest curator for the exhibition.
The term Black Fives refers to all-black basketball teams that thrived in the United States between 1904, when basketball was first introduced to African Americans on a large scale organized basis, and 1950, when the National Basketball Association became racially integrated. The period is known as the "Black Fives Era" or "Early Black Basketball" or simply "Black Basketball".
Early basketball teams were often called "fives” in reference to the five starting players. All-black teams were known as colored quints, colored fives, Negro fives, or black fives.
Dozens of all-black teams emerged during the Black Fives Era, in New York City, Washington, Chicago, Pittsburgh, Philadelphia, Cleveland, and other cities. They were sponsored by or affiliated with churches, athletic clubs, social clubs, businesses, newspapers, YMCA branches, and other organizations.
The terms "Black Fives" and "Black Fives Era" are trademarked phrases owned by Black Fives, Inc., whose founder and owner, Claude Johnson, coined the terms while researching and promoting the period's history.
In a crowded little club on a September night, We drank from the bottle that we called LIFE, But we had no idea one day it'd end up a mess like this. We reached for the stars with our heads in the clouds, Never looking up and we never looked down. And denied the fact one day we'd have to touch back down. And I wonder if she knows How far she's gonna have to go. To keep me from asking her to come back home. And I wonder if she sees that what she's doing is killing me, But I think that I already know what the answer to that might be. Yeah we reached for dreams of Gold in a soft tin shack, Blind to the hope of ever turning back. And ignored the truth that was nipping at our heels. But the truth caught up with a vengeful smile. Reminding us both what made up the pile of the very Foundation that we thought was under our feet. And I wonder where she's gone. And if she's ever gonna come back home. Or has she ran from the mess made up all the lies we made. And I wonder if she sees that what she's doing is killing me, But I think that I already know what the answer to that must be. And I wonder if she knows How far she's gonna have to go To keep me from asking her to come back home. And I pray someday she'll see that the blame all falls on me.
The WestchesterAlliance of BlackSchool Educators honored five male educators at their second annual fundraising event. WHITE PLAINS -- Five Black male educators in the Westchester area were honored ...
Just over five minutes later, UMass Lowell co-leading point-getter and top goal scorer Scout Truman, was assessed a five-minute major and game misconduct for a contact-to-the-head hit and the BlackBears were able to capitalize.
The latest example has shown that the evidence that sparked the 17 Black inquiry turned out to be more than "pizza boxes" that Labour and its defenders described them to be when they were first presented in court.
... Mizzi - one of the first people Abela went to hug during his appointment as Prime Minister five years ago - despite the fact that we already knew about the PanamaPapers and 17 Black, the PN said.
The two-time African champions are at the bottom of the four-team Group D table with the duo of Egyptian teams Zamalek and Al Masry first and second on eight and five points respectively.
The Black Caps, who have reached the semi-final or further in four out of their last five major ICC events, have been drawn in Group A of the Champions Trophy alongside hosts Pakistan, and Bangladesh and India, with only two sides able to progress.
the bobbly 3G pitch. Artificial surfaces of this kind – any average five-a-side player knows the perils of accumulating thousands of black rubbers bits in the washing machine – are controversially not permitted in the football league ... .
... a series of hip, ankle and knee injuries, raised his arms and threw his head back, causing his black hat to fall off, after improving to 29-8 in five-setters, including 8-1 at the Australian Open.
Story continues below ...PlayVideo ... Neither the Black Hawks nor the Pittsburgh games were Rembrandts ... But by the time they got to the Black Hawks Edmonton was playing its fifth game in eight days. Four of the five were on the road across three time zones.
violent crime victims who were Black increased by 3.2 percent to 32.7 percent of all crime victims ... In some low-income, urban neighborhoods, homicide was estimated to decrease the life expectancy of Black males by nearly five years.
For the coveted Game of the Year category this year, there are five games being considered--Astro Bot, Balatro, BlackMyth... Black Ops 6Final FantasyVII RebirthNevaWarhammer 40,000 ... Black Myth ... Black Ops 6Helldivers 2Stellar Blade ... Black Ops 6Diablo IV ... .
... to just five NBA franchises, three NHL teams and three from the Premier League ... In total, Forbes valued 174 sports team in 2024, with 141 operating in the black, five breaking even and 28 in the red.
When they arrived to see the furry black dog, the situation made his owners 'knees go weak' as 'our poor Murphy had a five-foot metal pole straight through his body ...Adorable pooch Murphy ran through a five-foot metal pole while out on a walk.
The Summit has drawn participants from 49 countries, a 40 per cent increase from 2024, marking the highest number in the past five years and reflecting the GYSS’s increasing global prominence ... Dame Sue Black ... Dame Sue Black ... Dame Sue Black.
Springfield News-Sun
12 Jan 2025
Springfield News-Sun
12 Jan 2025