Archive for February 2017
March 14, 2017 – Meet Kareem at the Kalamazoo Public Library
TUESDAY, March 14, 2017 from 7 – 9pm
Read MoreWednesday February 22 Watch Kareem Abdul-Jabbar on The T.D. Jakes Show (VIDEO)
Watch Kareem’s episode of the T.D. Jakes Show to premiere Wednesday, February 22.
Read MoreThe Hollywood Reporter: How ‘La La Land’ Misleads on Race, Romance and Jazz
The musical is “daring and deserving,” writes the NBA legend and culture critic, but the “bigoted message” of a black man selling out and the “childish notion” of ambition before love disappoints. A recent Saturday Night Live skit depicts two street-tough cops yelling at a handcuffed man they just arrested because he didn’t think La La Land was great. Read More »
Read MoreListen to Kareem on the podcast “Extraordinary Happens” with Mark King
Basketball legend Kareem Abdul-Jabbar joins adidas Group’s Mark King and shares lessons from his 20 years in pro ball and his take on the game today.
Read MoreKareem Abdul-Jabbar Joins Hollywood Reporter as Contributing Editor
The Hollywood Reporter, entertainment media’s flagship outlet, on Monday announced that NBA legend, actor, activist, cultural commentator and New York Times best-selling author Kareem Abdul-Jabbar has joined the publication as contributing editor.
Read MoreWhy Kareem Abdul-Jabbar is joining the Citizens Coinage Advisory Committee
“As the first African-American to sit on this committee, I will be able to add my voice, as well as the voices of the people of color whom I represent,” Abdul-Jabbar said via email. “I will add an element of diversity in suggesting how America is remembered, as well as how those overlooked people of color who helped build America are remembered.”
Read MoreKareem was a Clue for “NBA Greats” on Jeopardy!
Kareem was featured as a clue on tonight’s episode of Jeopardy! The category was appropriately titled “NBA Greats”.
Read MoreMay 24, 2017 – Live Talks LA: Kareem Abdul-Jabbar in Conversation with Bill Walton
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar’s 50 years of friendship with Coach John Wooden — brought together by the game of basketball — formed one of the most enduring and meaningful relationships in sports history.
Read MoreWatch Kareem on Panel at San Jose State University Town Hall Discussing Athlete Activism (VIDEO)
NBA TV’s Chris Webber attended the Sports Activism and Social Change Conference hosted by San Jose State University where he had the opportunity to with Dr Harry Edwards and a panel of athletes including Kareem Abdul Jabbar.
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