CA State Superintendent Thurmond Names Kareem Abdul-Jabbar One of California’s Education Ambassadors

By KAJ News | June 16, 2021 | Comments Off on CA State Superintendent Thurmond Names Kareem Abdul-Jabbar One of California’s Education Ambassadors
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Article Excerpt: “Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Dolores Huerta, and Dr. Karen Korematsu are living icons who have made significant contributions to culture and society with work and messages that transcend divisions of race, gender, and other social and political constructs and inspire us with universal lessons that can take us in new directions with their talent and impact. Today, these Read More »

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New History Channel Documentary With Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, “Fight the Power” Premieres on Juneteenth

By KAJ News | May 20, 2021 | Comments Off on New History Channel Documentary With Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, “Fight the Power” Premieres on Juneteenth
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Fight the Power: The Movements That Changed America premieres Saturday, June 19 at 8 p.m. ET/PT on the History Channel. Watch the Official Trailer Below. Excerpt From The Root Article: “Kareem Abdul-Jabbar is a legend in many ways. Not only is he fully cemented in the conversations of iconic athletes, but his ongoing social justice advocacy Read More »

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Kareem Abdul-Jabbar Chosen as 2021 Commencement Speaker for Washington University in St. Louis

By KAJ News | April 12, 2021 | Comments Off on Kareem Abdul-Jabbar Chosen as 2021 Commencement Speaker for Washington University in St. Louis
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Mr. Abdul-Jabbar will deliver Washington University’s 160th Commencement address in May at a small, in person ceremony with guidance and approval from St. Louis regional health authorities. The university will award him an honorary doctor of humanities degree. “Abdul-Jabbar’s address to the Class of 2021, which will be video recorded in advance to accommodate the Read More »

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