Archive for August 2016
ESPN National Radio: Kareem Abdul-Jabbar on Kaepernick’s protest and social injustice (from Russillo & Kanell)
NBA Hall of Famer Kareem Abdul-Jabbar shares his reaction to Colin Kaepernick’s protest of the National Anthem, including what he would like to see done in terms of social injustice and how Kaepernick’s actions compare to his and Muhammad Ali’s historically.
Read MoreThe Washington Informer reviews ‘Writings on the Wall’
When people ask Abdul-Jabbar what he might’ve become had he not played NBA basketball, his answer often surprises them: he would’ve been a history teacher. History fascinates him.
Read MoreWGN morning news interviews Kareem Abdul-Jabbar about Writings on the Wall
NBA legend Kareem Abdul-Jabbar was in the studio to talk about his new book Writings on the Wall.
Read MoreHuffington Post interviews Kareem Abdul-Jabbar about Writings on the Wall
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Read MoreCBS This Morning interviews Kareem Abdul-Jabbar about Writings on the Wall (VIDEO)
Throughout his career, former Los Angeles Lakers player Kareem Abdul-Jabbar has been a social and political activist. He boycotted the 1968 Olympics and supported Muhammad Ali’s decision to refuse induction into the military during the Vietnam War. He also recently took the stage at the Democratic National Convention. The cultural commentator and best-selling author joins…
Read MoreWhere’s the Love? Check out this Black Eyed Peas video
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Read MoreKareem Abdul-Jabbar is interviewed on The Leonard Lopate Show (AUDIO)
Former NBA basketball player and writer Kareem Abdul-Jabbar talks about his latest book, Writings on the Wall: Searching for a New Equality Beyond Black and White, a collection of essays which reflect on racial, cultural and political divides in the United States, in addition to his own experiences as an athlete, African-American, and a Muslim.…
Read MoreAugust 29, 2016 – Live Talks Los Angeles (Los Angeles, CA)
“Writings on the Wall” Tour
Read MoreJanuary 26, 2017 – Speaking at Weinberg Center for the Arts (Frederick, MD)
Tickets will become available to the general public on Thursday, August 18 at 10am.
Read MoreKareem Abdul-Jabbar Shares His Thoughts on a Divided America at NACo’s 2016 Annual Conference
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, who spoke at NACo’s 2016 Annual Conference, reflects here on his experience as a noted athlete, writer and filmmaker.
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