A New Black Basketball History Blog


This week I officially became a blogger. I’m blogging.

Before this I was blobbing. That’s a term I just made up for when you have a link that says “Blog” but there’s nobody home. That’s how the Black Fives blog used to be. That was a blob. This is a blog. (Blob must be short for web lob, which must be kind of what you get when you kind of throw something onto the web and kind of hope something happens but nothing kind of ever does.)

What exactly will this blog be about? Is it for you?

Well, it’s about more than just history.

Naturally it’s about the Black Fives Era and its pioneers. History. Basketball. African American studies. We’ll introduce more new stuff than ever, including never-before-published research, images, stories, information, artifacts, and interviews. And more!

But we also want to make this important history meaningful and relevant today. Thus our slogan, “Make History Now!”

So this blog will look at how these stories from the past can be used to introduce and illustrate practical, do-able, modern-day lessons based on the experiences of those pioneers.

In going beyond basketball and history and black culture, can’t I talk about entrepreneurship by sharing insights about how I started this company and how it is growing? Can’t I get into motivational and self-help topics by sharing my own personal growth experiences in this journey? Can’t I observe how history repeats itself in current events making the news today?

Can’t we also discuss sneakers, basketball, fashion, entertainment, music, art, and black culture too? Weren’t these important features of the Black Fives Era?

My personal mission in life is to teach, enlighten, and inspire people. I love to listen and I love to talk! I love to tell it like it is. I love to hear it like it is. So, anything conversational and opinionated works for me!

Here are some upcoming posts:

• Why Make History Now?
• How I Got Shaq’s Cell Phone Number
• Make A Fortune With Your Library Card
• Happy Birthday, Mr. Naismith; Um, Were You A Racist?
• Logo C.S.I.: The Case of the Independent Pleasure Club
• Converse Reintroduces 1920s Basketball Sneakers
• Ten Terms Imus Could Have Used Instead

Please let me know what you think! What works? What doesn’t work? What can we do better? What topics could we cover? What needs more attention?

Meanwhile, please stay tuned and thank you!

Claude Johnson
Founder & President
Black Fives, Inc.

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D. LeVert
16 years ago

Claude…you’ve got a great insight on not only basketball issues, but business and social issues. Much sucess to you…the site is going to be off the hook! I’ll be in touch.

Luka
16 years ago

Hey Claude! I congratulate you on your new blog and on taking your vision to the next level! Keep doing what you’re doing and you have nothing to worry about. You are becoming a great leader and I am honored that I am able to witness your growth and also to be part of the Black Fives family. I know nothing about blogs or blogging, furthermore, yours is the first blog I’ve ever read. And it looks very informative. I’ll be visiting. BRAVO!

Black Fives
16 years ago

Hey Pamela, thanks for your comment, and your inspiration last week!

Pamela Cournoyer
16 years ago

I am so impressed Claude that you have stopped blobbing and started blogging. This is my first ever post too. I love how quickly you put this site up and am amazed at your committment. For those of you in blog world, Claude is a true professional, he is dedicated to his following and is invested in you getting what you need. I hope to follow the Black Fives tremendous forward movement and say I shared on the first blog. You go!
Pamela

Jackie
16 years ago

I was looking at Black Fives apparel and most of the things I was interested in come only in huge sizes. Will there be smaller items coming?

Great site!

Casey Stengle
16 years ago

I discovered Black Fives several years ago and was impressed by Claude Johnson’s efforts to raise the awareness of this very important but yet largely unknown era. The Black Fives era provided the foundation for what we all enjoy today at the NBA. The product line is also wonderfully authentic with a remarkable quality that sets it apart from mass merchandised lines. Thanks on behalf of many others for all your efforts Claude!