Our Interview With NBA Pioneer Earl Lloyd About His New Book

On July 26, 2010, in Community, Culture, Featured, History, NBA, Premium, Race, Relationships, by Black Fives

I interviewed basketball pioneer Earl Lloyd, the first black player in the NBA, who says he’s “extremely retired,” about his new book, “Moonfixer.”

Chuck Cooper Classic Tips Off Tomorrow

On December 3, 2009, in Basic, Community, History, NBA, Race, by Black Fives

In 1950, Cooper, a Pittsburgh resident and Duquesne University graduate became the first African-American selected in the NBA Draft.

Duquesne Honors Basketball Pioneer Cooper With Tournament

On September 24, 2009, in Basic, Community, History, Race, by Black Fives

Duquesne honors Chuck Cooper, among first blacks in NBA, by staging inaugural Chuck Cooper Classic, a hoops doubleheader featuring HBCU teams. How cool is that?

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