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Rest In Peace Dr. Buss

When someone as celebrated and charismatic as Jerry Buss dies, we are reminded of two things. First, just how much one person with vision and strength of will can accomplish. Second, how fragile each of...

Celebrate National Library MonthWith Kareem Abdul-Jabbar

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Black History Month CelebrationUniversity of the Pacific

Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, the National Basketball Association’s (NBA) all-time leading scorer, a best-selling author and historian, will speak at University of the Pacific as part of the 2013 Black History Month Celebration. He will discuss lessons...

Abdul-Jabbar: More Opportunities toTurn Pro in Science Than in the NBA

By Kelsey Sheehy | USNews.com Kareem Abdul-Jabbar and U.S. News American students lack the skills needed to compete globally in science, technology, engineering, and math. But the cause of that skills...

Transitioning From Athlete To AuthorHas Opened A Colorful New World

I recently had the honor of interviewing Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, New York Times Best-Selling author, Global Cultural Ambassador, NBA’s All-Time Leading Scorer and true Renaissance man about his life, passion for kids, inventors and unsung heroes....

Beware of Scam Events

We have become aware of a scam using Kareem Abdul-Jabbar's name in the Rocklin, CA area associated with making certain appearances at local venues. Fans should be aware that this is a scam and they...

14th Annual Ford Freedom Award ThisThursday Featuring Kareem Abdul-Jabbar

The New York Renaissance “Harlem Rens” basketball team and all-time NBA leading scorer Kareem Abdul-Jabbar will be honored for their talent, tenacity and teamwork in sports at the 14th Annual Ford Freedom Award on May...

Los Angeles Times Festival of Books

CSPAN2 BOOKTV.ORG [flv:https://kareemabduljabbar.com/flv/wcimwbookfair.flv 596 454] Kareem Abdul-Jabbar talked about his children's book, What Color Is My World?: The Lost History of African-American Inventors, and responded to telephone calls and electronic communications.
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In the Robotics House:Kareem Abdul-Jabbar

BY DEB PETERSON for stltoday.com Just met Dean Kamen at US FIRST in St. Louis! LOOKING UP • Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, the NBA's all-time leading scorer, is visiting the FIRST Championship this weekend...