Media
From Skyhook To STEM: Kareem Abdul-Jabbar Brings The Science (NPR)
LA Johnson/NPR Kareem Abdul-Jabbar is taking his shot helping narrow the opportunity and equity gaps with his Skyhook Foundation and Camp Skyhook. The Los Angeles nonprofit helps public school students in the city access a...
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar: 3 Ways to Build a Better Black Superhero
Illustration by Ulises Farinas It's not just about the superpowers. Every African-American comic book protagonist must have these important characteristics, writes the NBA great and THR columnist. When I was a kid, Batman and...
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar Celebrates Ramadan, Breaks Fast With Israeli Consul
Basketball Legend Kareem Abdul-Jabbar and Media Mogul Russell Simmons Join in Special Iftar Dinner Hosted by Consul General of Israel Sam Grundwerg.. (photo credit:MICHELLE MIVZARI) "Those who pit us against each other do so, not...
Princeton University Awards Kareem Abdul-Jabbar an Honorary Doctorate of Humanities
Princeton University awarded honorary degrees during Commencement exercises Tuesday, June 6, to five individuals for their contributions to athletics, education, the humanities, public service and the sciences. Princeton President Christopher L. Eisgruber awarded degrees to...
NPR Author Interviews – Kareem Abdul-Jabbar Writes About His Friendship With Coach Wooden (AUDIO)
NPR's Lulu Garcia-Navarro talks to writer and sports legend Kareem Abdul-Jabbar about his book, Coach Wooden and Me, about his 50-year relationship with his UCLA basketball coach John Wooden. Transcript: LULU GARCIA-NAVARRO, HOST: Kareem Abdul-Jabbar...
The ‘NBA on TNT’ Crew Discusses Kareem’s New Book ‘Coach Wooden and Me’ (VIDEO)
[x_video_embed] "Kareem, to me, is one of the most underrated leaders of our generation..." The crew talks @kaj33's new book #coachwoodenandme. pic.twitter.com/sIRcq7uQGa — NBA on TNT (@NBAonTNT) May 19, 2017 [/x_video_embed] "Kareem, to me, is...
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar on The Dan Patrick Show – Discusses Coach Wooden and Facing Racism During his Career (VIDEO)
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar talks with Dan Patrick about facing racism during his career. [x_video_embed][/x_video_embed] [x_video_embed][/x_video_embed] [x_video_embed][/x_video_embed] [x_video_embed][/x_video_embed] Read More: DanPatrick.com [share title="Share Online" facebook="true" twitter="true" google_plus="true" linkedin="false" pinterest="true" reddit="true" email="true"] Related News [recent_posts type="post" category="news" count="3"...
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar Reflects On A Life-Altering Friendship (AUDIO)
NBA legend Kareem Abdul-Jabbar on his 50-year relationship with his coach John Wooden, how he shaped his life and career. A conversation about friendship and personal tragedy, the importance of mentoring young athletes, and confronting...
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar on CBS ‘This Morning’ Discussing Bond with UCLA Coach John Wooden (Video)
Basketball great Kareem Abdul-Jabbar is shedding new light on his relationship with one of the best coaches in basketball history. Legendary UCLA coach John Wooden and his 7-foot-tall "Big Man" lost just twice during their...