The Guardian: My NBA dream team of the next decade

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I didn’t just look for the best individuals, I picked the best players who would go together as a team. And here they are Fans today seem to enjoy speculating on “What If” sports scenarios as much as they enjoy watching actual athletic events. What if: Michael Jordan played one-on-one against Magic Johnson? What if:…

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The Hollywood Reporter: In Hollywood, a Decade of Racial Progress But at a Glacial Pace

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Courtesy of Fox Searchlight Pictures; Universal Studios; Marvel Studios The Hollywood Reporter columnist reviews the movement toward inclusion in the film and TV industry as he takes “tongs and a fossil brush” to The Hollywood Reporter’s poll showing the industry’s most-loved movies of the decade. We have come to the end of another exhausting year…

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Colin Kaepernick is the black Grinch for those who dream of a white America

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The tactics used to discredit the former quarterback are how conservative America has always treated black athletes who speak out. Colin Kaepernick sent a tweet on Thanksgiving and the white-wing media wants to make sure you know about it. Breitbart, the Washington Times, Fox News and the rest of the usual suspects quickly reported the contents of…

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Kareem Abdul-Jabbar Gives Kids A Shot That Can’t Be Blocked

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Kareem Abdul-Jabbar — NBA Hall of Famer, best-selling author, renowned columnist, historian, philanthropist— is laser-focused on underprivileged kids. The key to empowering them? Education. Through his Skyhook Foundation and Camp Skyhook, he’s on a mission to give inner city kids a “shot that can’t be blocked” at careers in STEM (science, technology, engineering, and math;…

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Cover of “Diversity in STEAM Magazine” (Winter/Spring 2020)

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Kareem has been honored with the cover of “Diversity in STEAM Magazine” for the impact of his non-profit, The Skyhook Foundation. Kareem’s dedication to creating a more positive world has been evident throughout his life and his Skyhook Foundation is no exception. The Skyhook Foundation has created countless opportunities for underserved youth by providing them…

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The Guardian: Colin Kaepernick is the black Grinch for those who dream of a white America

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The tactics used to discredit the former quarterback are how conservative America has always treated black athletes who speak out Colin Kaepernick sent a tweet on Thanksgiving and the white-wing media wants to make sure you know about it. Breitbart, the Washington Times, Fox News and the rest of the usual suspects quickly reported the contents of…

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Hollywood Reporter Scores Top Honors at National Arts & Entertainment Journalism Awards

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Kareem Abdul-Jabbar photographed at the National Arts & Entertainment Journalism Awards with Ron Howard (left) and Manager/Business Partner, Deborah Morales (right) The Hollywood Reporter’s Tatiana Siegel was named print journalist of the year, while THR’s Kareem Abdul-Jabbar was named best columnist at the National Arts & Entertainment Journalism Awards on Sunday night, where THR won a total of 10 awards. [Read…

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UCLA, Under Armour Celebrate Centennial with Times Square Campaign

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Kareem Abdul-Jabbar’s UCLA advertisement in New York City’s Times Square. In honor of UCLA’s Centennial year, UCLA Athletics and Under Armour have partnered on an unprecedented marketing campaign that launched last week in New York’s Times Square. The digital billboards will run through December 15 across three digital displays at One Astor Plaza at 45th…

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