Kareem Abdul-Jabbar: How ‘The Bachelor’ Went Off the Tracks Dealing With Racism

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8:00 AM PDT 3/26/2021 by Kareem Abdul-Jabbar A season meant to be historic with the first-ever Black Bachelor instead highlighted the need to “remain vigilant to the clueless enablers who allow racism to thrive,” writes The Hollywood Reporter’s columnist. A few years ago, I got an excited call from the producers of The Bachelor. I Read More »

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We Should Let Some N.B.A. Players Jump the Vaccine Queue

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Like other celebrities, basketball stars can help build trust in taking the shot. By Kareem Abdul-Jabbar Mr. Abdul-Jabbar is an author, the N.B.A.’s all-time leading scorer and a recipient of the Presidential Medal of Freedom. Feb. 1, 2021 Last month, Arnold Schwarzenegger and I separately got our first Covid-19 vaccinations on camera, with the hope Read More »

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Kareem joins CNBC The Closing Bell to talk about Skyhook & Panasonic award

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NBA legend Kareem Abdul-Jabbar on mobile classroom initiative, vaccine inequality NBA legend Kareem Abdul-Jabbar’s Skyhook Foundation launched a program in October that brings mobile classrooms to students in the Los Angeles school district. He joins ‘Closing Bell’ to discuss his business and what can be done to improve vaccine inequality. Press Release on the CSR Read More »

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WHCA, WiCAL: NBA legend Kareem Abdul-Jabbar gives assist to long-term care provider community

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 MADISON – The Wisconsin Health Care Association and Wisconsin Center for Assisted Living (WHCA/WiCAL) is pleased to announce the support of NBA legend and former Milwaukee Bucks player Kareem Abdul-Jabbar and his management company, Iconomy, LLC, in creating a partnership between WHCA/WiCAL and Magid Glove & Safety Manufacturing Company LLC, one of the largest online suppliers of industrial safety Read More »

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Spectrum SportsNet: Kareem Abdul-Jabbar shares his thoughts on racial injustice and the protests across the country

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“It’s a moment of clarity. That video of Mr. Floyd’s murder, people now can see what it’s like to be a black American. It was a very horrible crystallization of our experience.” @kaj33 shares his thoughts on racial injustice and the protests across the country with @geeter3. pic.twitter.com/6xQXLhGdcC — Spectrum SportsNet (@SpectrumSN) June 3, 2020 Read More »

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The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon: Kareem Abdul-Jabbar on His Lifelong Fight Against Racism

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Jimmy recaps the discussions on racism in America he’s had with guests on the show before speaking with Kareem Abdul-Jabbar on protesting after the death of Martin Luther King Jr., addressing those who don’t think racism affects them and what gives him hope.Watch full video on youtube.com

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