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The Boston Celtics played a pivotal role in the NBAs integration during the Civil Rights movement, drafting Chuck Cooper as the leagues first Black player in 1950. They also hired Bill Russell as the first Black head coach and fielded the NBAs first all-Black starting lineup. The Celtics actions, along with those of pioneers like Nat Clifton and Earl Lloyd, helped diversify the league and mirror the fight for equality in America. The Chuck Cooper Foundations YouTube channel is now highlighting these trailblazers stories, keeping their legacies alive for future generations.

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