Earl Skip Cooper Foundation

Curtis Charles Flood (AKA Curt) was born on January 18, 1938 in Houston, Texas. While still a youngster his family moved to Oakland,...

Andrew Spurgeon “Doc” Young was an American sports journalist, editor, and author who promoted African American sports figures. He was...

Tom Bradley had an extraordinary career and life. He was a respected Mayor winning a historic five-terms as the mayor of one of America’s...

The first celebration occurred on February 12, 1926. For decades, the second week of February was reserved for this observance, as it...