Chuck Cooper FND.

The Chuck Cooper Foundation is a 501c3 dedicated to honoring the legacy of NBA barrier breaker and Chuck Cooper by furthering the education of our young people.

[Chuck Cooper III @11ChuckCooper]

Happy Birthday to my father and my hero, basketball HOFer Chuck Cooper! The 1st African American player drafted in NBA History, and the 1st African American player named to a NBA All-Rookie team. Miss you and feel your existence every day💯❤️🙏🏾

[Marc J. Spears @MarcJSpears]

After Kyrie Irving’s recent comments, please check out this old story in @TheUndefeated about what it’s like being black playing for the Celtics in Boston and the history from Chuck Cooper and Bill Russell to now. https://t.co/ADX7KBA2kW #nba #celtics

[Chuck Cooper FND. @chuckcooperfnd]

@con_con2 You deserve it all too. Checklist...one at a time!

[Chuck Cooper FND. @chuckcooperfnd]

Recently discovered in the Chuck Cooper archives, is an incredibly rare photo of Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Famers and NBA Pioneers, Charles "Chuck" Cooper and Nat "Sweetwater" Clifton! Congratulations to the @Hoophall 2020! @NBA @NBAalumni @Globies @TheNBPA

[Chuck Cooper FND. @chuckcooperfnd]

@MickeyChristmas Love the wall MC! Thank you for your support and appreciation of my father's historic legacy. CC3

[Duquesne University @duqedu]

The legacy of Duquesne All-American Chuck Cooper lives on in the @chuckcooperfnd and at our new UPMC Cooper Fieldhouse. #GoDukes

[Chuck Cooper III @11ChuckCooper]

2Day in History! It's⏰ to honor the sacrifice and fully celebrate/appreciate #CooperCliftonLloyd. Sacrifice was REAL💯✊🏾...💵toll w/real life years
@NBAalumni @NBA @NBAHistory @NBAPR @TheNBPA @MRobertsNBPA @ScottRochelle_ @NBAalumni @KingJames @CP3 @carmeloanthony @DwyaneWade

[Chuck Cooper III @11ChuckCooper]

April 25th, 1950, the NBA 🏀 was officially integrated when the Boston Celtics selected Chuck Cooper with the 13 overall pick in the draft. In this video, Deputy NBA Commissioner Mark Tatum discusses the importance and impact of Cooper's legacy.

[Chuck Cooper FND. @chuckcooperfnd]

Katie, I appreciate you and all of your support of my father's historic legacy! It's time to tell the story beyond who's was on first, for sure!! 1st Significant post today 🤔TY
@11ChuckCooper @NBA @NBAHistory @NBAHistory @NBAPR @TheNBPA @MRobertsNBPA @ScottRochelle_ @NBAalumni

[Chuck Cooper III @11ChuckCooper]

#NewProfilePic

[Chuck Cooper FND. @chuckcooperfnd]

Katie, I appreciate you and all of your support of my father's historic legacy! It's time to tell the story beyond who's was on first, for sure!! 1st Significant post today 🤔TY
@11ChuckCooper @NBA @NBAHistory @NBAHistory @NBAPR @TheNBPA @MRobertsNBPA @ScottRochelle_ @NBAalumni

[Katie Blackley @kate_blackley]

@HistoryCenter Two years ago, I was able to chat with @chuckcooperfnd about Chuck's induction into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame. “I think he set a great example for all those to come and follow in his footsteps.” https://t.co/pQstLc9SZt

[Chuck Cooper FND. @chuckcooperfnd]

@MajorityAgency @SHAQ @OmidFarhang @adubd @JorgeIdeaholic Outstanding!! Congratulations!

[Chuck Cooper FND. @chuckcooperfnd]

@MajorityAgency Outstanding!! Congratulations!

[Chuck Cooper FND. @chuckcooperfnd]

Don't forget to tune in!

[Chuck Cooper FND. @chuckcooperfnd]

Great resource and article that features our foundation's namesake.
https://t.co/FfYEj1DMjR

[Duquesne Athletics @GoDuquesne]

Duquesne Takes a Stand, 1946.

“...I insist that no player be barred from this game by reason of race, color or creed. The principle of the entire matter means more to us than a mere basketball game.” - Judge Sammy Weiss

Read more⬇️

#GoDukes | #BlackHistoryMonth

[Chuck Cooper FND. @chuckcooperfnd]

Will you be tuning in? Let us know in the comments below! Check it out here as well: https://t.co/KkvHFr2WrO

[Chuck Cooper FND. @chuckcooperfnd]

We need your help inspiring the next generation of Chuck Coopers. Donate to the Chuck Cooper Foundation to help build a better tomorrow. We sure to watch our virtual event here: https://t.co/TGy6rI4ozM

[Chuck Cooper FND. @chuckcooperfnd]

As we celebrate Black History Month, we strive to show the courage Chuck Cooper showed when he broke the NBA Color Barrier as the first African-American drafted into the NBA.

[Chuck Cooper FND. @chuckcooperfnd]

Will you be tuning in? Let us know in the comments below! Be sure to watch here as well: https://t.co/KkvHFr2WrO