Hi, I'm Claude Johnson, the founder and president of Black Fives, Inc. Welcome to the Black Fives Photo Archive, where you can take a visual journey through the world's best collection of vintage photographs and images celebrating the history of African American basketball teams that played during the Black Fives Era, from 1904 through 1950, prior to the racial integration of the NBA.

You could also purchase high-quality self-customized Black Fives Era photographic products such as greeting cards, postcards, reprints on canvas, ceramic coffee mugs, mouse pads, jigsaw puzzles, 100% cotton tee-shirts (including youth sizes), and more.

Please look around! I truly hope that you enjoy this culturally rich and historically fascinating experience, and if so then please let others know about it! Thank you!