Credit: Anthony Francis for the San Antonio Report As part of our celebration of Black History Month, we spotlight one local African American pioneer in every city with an NBA team. While we often ...

Michael Jordan and LeBron James, left, are two of the most influential Black NBA players. Considering the storied history of the NBA, the league has seen a plethora of influential Black ...

In February for Black History Month, USA TODAY Sports is publishing ... the first Black player to appear in an NBA game, encountered the ugly side of humanity. It didn’t stop him.

But little is known about the first African-American to ever play for the NBA, Earl Lloyd. Both Mason and Lloyd passed away at the end of Black History Month. Mason died on February 28 at the age ...

NBA.com turns its focus to the remarkable stories of local African American pioneers in every city graced by an NBA team. As the nation commemorates Black History Month, NBA.com proudly spotlights ...

To acknowledge their feat, the NBA is in talks to celebrate the three pioneers every year, starting next season, during Black History Month. "I am excited about the fact that we are going to honor ...

TOLEDO, Ohio (WTVG) -Former NBA star and Ohio State University ... 13abc salutes Dennis Hopson and Black History Month.

This story was originally published in February 2021, in celebration of Black History Month. Boston Celtics' legend Bill Russell's NBA accolades speak for themselves. Playing 13 years in the ...

The NBA's Rookie Transition Program was the first such program in any major American sport.When asked what Black History Month means to him, Satch reflected on the positivity of recognition and ...

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is one of the NBA's greatest players ... In 1976, President Gerald Ford formally designated the month of February as Black History Month to raise national awareness and recognition of Black ...