Posts by kareem2019
Cover of “Diversity in STEAM Magazine” (Winter/Spring 2020)
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 Read More »
Read MoreHollywood Reporter Scores Top Honors at National Arts & Entertainment Journalism Awards
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 Read More »
Read MoreUCLA, Under Armour Celebrate Centennial with Times Square Campaign
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 Read More »
Read MoreUCLA Health Partners with Kareem Abdul-Jabbar on Health and Wellness
UCLA legend and NBA Hall of Famer Kareem Abdul-Jabbar is teaming up with UCLA Health for a wide variety of new health and wellness initiatives designed to improve health and prevent disease. [Read More]
Read MoreDeveloping Future STEM Stars at Camp Skyhook
In today’s interconnected world, could you survive being in a forest, miles away from home with no cellular reception for an entire week? Through a recent investment made by the Panasonic Foundation, fourth and fifth graders – or Gen-Zers, true mobile mavens – are doing just that and gaining what is sure to be a Read More »
Read MoreKareem Abdul-Jabbar: Are ‘Harriet’ and Slavery Films Good for African Americans?
Important movies like ‘Django Unchained’ and ’12 Years a Slave’ are vital to correct the misperceptions many have about the shameful practice, but they “risk defining African American participation in U.S. history primarily as victims,” the Hollywood Reporter columnist explains. [Read More]
Read MoreCamp Skyhook Partners With NANO Banc
Kareem has helped transform STEM education by championing environmental literacy and taking learning outside the classroom. As the flagship program of the Skyhook Foundation, Camp Skyhook partners with Los Angeles Unified School District to get children outdoors. With a curriculum developed by UCLA and NASA, Skyhook prepares students to be leaders and visionaries of the 21st century. [Read Read More »
Read MoreSports Spectacular Saturday 11/23/19
Kareem will be signing autographs at the Chicago Sports Spectacular on November 23 at the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center, Rosemont, IL.[See Details]
Read MoreProtect Our Defenders
Kareem and accomplished author Nicco Mele sit down for an in-depth conversation, benefiting Protect our Defenders, an organization that supports military members in experiencing a safe and respectful workplace. [See Details]
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