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RT @claudejohnson's new book free via iTunes: ow.ly/b9CJm about pre-NBA all-black #basketball teams who paved the way. #blackfives about 10 hours ago via HootSuite
Actually the opposite is just as true, maybe more. RT @nikebasketball: Confidence brings clarity. 6:23 PM May 24th via Twitter for iPhone
ClaudeJohnson @theroot247 R.I.P. Harold Jackson, 1915-2012: Was Black Fives Era Basketball Pioneer, Among Many Major Contributions shar.es/qsG04 10:10 AM May 24th via Tweet Button Retweeted by BlackFives and 1 other
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@shaq U have so many smart insights, don't let Kenny and Chuck bogard u man. Anyway why does Ernie always turn to them first? #grabthemic 8:10 AM May 23rd via HootSuite
@chrysalisCEO How three Jamaican-born brothers changed the face of early basketball. Book excerpt @Classical: ow.ly/b4ULj 11:51 AM May 22nd via HootSuite
@chinomcgregor How three Jamaican-born brothers changed the face of early basketball. Book excerpt @Classical: ow.ly/b4V2L 11:09 AM May 22nd via HootSuite
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@champsbelt Thank you. Yes, there is a lot. Many stories to tell, and lessons to learn, and people to inspire! #blackfives 8:55 AM May 20th via Twitter for iPhone in reply to champsbelt
champsbelt Really enjoying the @BlackFives website. Focus of my next post is the '49 merger, but I'll eventually do more on pre-NBL/BAA teams/players. 8:49 AM May 20th via web Retweeted by BlackFives
RT @claudejohnson: Please attend my book talk and book signing at Greenwich Public Library (CT) on June 13 at 7pm. More:... 5:26 PM May 19th via HootSuite
Claude Johnson, founder/CEO of BlackFives.com, will discuss his new book, "Black Fives: The Alpha Physical... fb.me/1pmj5cxE1 4:35 PM May 19th via Facebook
I will discuss my new book, "Black Fives: The Alpha Physical Culture Club's Pioneering African American... fb.me/1MNOwdVGr 4:32 PM May 19th via Facebook
@50withad Ur probably right. Not this version of LeBron anyway. You *must* bring out the most in ur teammates. That is also coaching. 2:07 PM May 18th via HootSuite in reply to 50withaD
@50withaD I agree ... I just thought you were talking about an even bigger issue. 11:03 AM May 18th via web in reply to 50withaD
@50withaD Ouch! People don't realize how hard it is to get a ring. It takes more than "just stars." But what is it with them? Coach? 10:43 AM May 18th via web in reply to 50withaD
Write up about Claude Johnson's book in the ultra-sick London-based Jocks & Nerds Magazine. #blackfives... fb.me/1rEGQdkyk 7:26 AM May 18th via Facebook
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Name Black Fives
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Bio The history of African American basketball teams, pre-NBA. #blackfives #pioneers #lessons #inspiration #advocacy #harlem #brooklyn @claudejohnson