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November 5, 2019 – Kareem Abdul-Jabbar Appearance
7 PM | November 5thTydings AuditoriumHobbs, NM
Read MoreSeptember 28, 2019 – Barnes & Noble Upcoming Book Signing
Saturday, September 28th, 2pm13712 Jamboree RoadIrvine (714) 508-9707
Read MoreSeptember 26, 2019 – Barnes & Noble Upcoming Book Signing
Thursday, September 26th, 7pmDel Amo Fashion CenterTorrance (310) 370-5552
Read MoreSeptember 25, 2019 – Barnes & Noble Upcoming Book Signing
Wednesday, September 25th, 7pmFashion Island MallNewport Beach (949) 718-0109
Read MoreSeptember 24, 2019 – Barnes & Noble Upcoming Book Signing
Tuesday, September 24th, 7pm189 The Grove DriveLos Angeles (323) 525-0270
Read MoreBanning fans’ free speech is not consistent with our vision of sport. Or democracy
A sign that reads ‘Anti-Facist Always Seattle Anti-Racist’ is displayed in the supporters section during an MLS match between the Sounders and the Timbers in Seattle. Photograph: Ted S Warren/AP MLS fans have been banned for displaying flags with the anti-fascist Iron Front symbol. But it is crucial that peaceful political statements are allowed in Read More »
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Kareem Abdul-Jabbar:
Who Decides Who’s Allowed to Say the N-Word?
Astrid Stawiarz/Getty ImagesWalter Mosley The Hollywood Reporter columnist and TV writer defends Walter Mosley’s decision to quit the ‘Star Trek: Discovery’ writers room after CBS admonished him for uttering the racial slur in the context of storytelling. Walter Mosley’s recent New York Times article, “Why I Quit the Writer’s Room,” detailing his contentious interaction with the HR department of Read More »
Read MoreShould athletes at the 2020 Olympics take political stances?
American fencer Race Imboden was reprimanded for kneeling on the medal podium during the Pan American Games last month. Photograph: JOSE SOTOMAYOR – LIMA 2019/AFP/Getty Images What love-it-or-leave-it ‘patriots’ angry with athletes who protest don’t understand is we aren’t insulting the country, but focusing attention on those who don’t live up to its promises Teddy Read More »
Read MoreKareem Abdul-Jabbar: Bruce Lee Was My Friend, and Tarantino’s Movie Disrespects Him
Alamy Stock PhotoKareem Abdul-Jabbar and Bruce Lee during the filming of ‘Game of Death,’ released in 1978. The NBA great and Hollywood Reporter columnist, a friend of the late martial arts star, believes the filmmaker was sloppy, somewhat racist and shirked his responsibility to basic truth in ‘Once Upon a Time in Hollywood.’ Remember that Read More »
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