First Black NBA referee to officiate a game: Calls to add Black referees from players such as Wilt Chamberlain, Oscar Robertson and Bill Russell played a role in Jackie White becoming the first ...

For young NBA players, a demographic filled overwhelmingly with Black men, they come into the league bright-eyed and consumed with the things young people tend to be consumed by.

On two previous occasions, NBA players have refused to play in protest of racial discrimination, both more than 50 years ago, evidence of how long Black Americans have struggled in their quest for ...

Black players continue to dominate the NBA with their talent and athleticism. The league pays tribute to them with awards like the NBA 75th Anniversary Team and inductions into the Hall of Fame.

On Oct. 31, 1950, Earl Lloyd became the first black player to play in the NBA when his team the Washington Capitals tipped off against the Rochester Royals.

Today, as we approach Black History Month, we're taking a look back at the first five Black players to make an impact in the NBA, both on and off the court. #5, Chuck Cooper ...

To acknowledge their feat, the NBA is in talks to celebrate the three pioneers every year, starting next season, during Black History Month. The quiz for this page is not ready yet.

I hope the players seek to learn more about that. It’s important that NBA players, especially with [the league being] 80 to 85% African American and minority, understand our history." ...

Carrying the weight of history, these first Black NBA players entered arenas where many didn’t want them and still played at a high level. In a time of segregation, they proved that their ...

Carrying the weight of history, these first Black NBA players entered arenas where many didn’t want them and still played at a high level. In a time of segregation, they proved that their ...

Carrying the weight of history, these first Black NBA players entered arenas where many didn’t want them and still played at a high level. In a time of segregation, they proved that their ...