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Earl Lloyd became the first black player in NBA history in 1950.
Posted inBlack History, Sports

New Film Honors NBA’s First Black Player

by Stacy M. Brown February 22, 2017October 30, 2020

Three years after Jackie Robinson famously broke the color barrier in Major League Baseball, a 21-year-old from Alexandria, Virginia, became the first African-American to play in the NBA.

Posted inSports

Who’s Back for Spurs? Players Wonder, Too

by Washington Informer June 18, 2014October 30, 2020
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Spurs Beat Heat 104-87 in Game 5 to Win NBA Title

by Washington Informer June 16, 2014October 30, 2020
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Spurs Blitz Heat Again, Win Game 4 107-86

by Washington Informer June 13, 2014October 30, 2020
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Heat Turn to the Tape to Make Fixes Before Game 4

by Washington Informer June 12, 2014October 30, 2020
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Leonard’s Career Night Lifts Spurs, 111-92

by Washington Informer June 11, 2014October 30, 2020
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Spurs Rout Thunder to Take 3-2 Lead in West Finals

by Washington Informer May 30, 2014October 30, 2020
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Westbrook Scores 40, Thunder Tie Series at 2-2

by Washington Informer May 28, 2014October 30, 2020
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Spurs Roll to 2-0 Lead with 112-77 Rout of Thunder

by Washington Informer May 22, 2014October 30, 2020
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Duncan Helps Spurs Rout Thunder in Series Opener

by Washington Informer May 20, 2014October 30, 2020

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