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Praise for Kareem’s OpEd from LA Times Editor
“Kareem’s op-ed on racism resonated hugely with our readers as few pieces have done. More than 3 million people read the piece on our website.” — Sue Horton OpEd Editor LA Times Read full...
WHCA, WiCAL: NBA legend Kareem Abdul-Jabbar gives assist to long-term care provider community
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,...
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar’s 6 Best Morale-Boosting TV Dramas for People of Color
In a world under siege, writes The Hollywood Reporter columnist and NBA great, "Good shows can boost a community's morale and self-esteem — and make them feel connected to people like them and valued by...
Spectrum SportsNet: Kareem Abdul-Jabbar shares his thoughts on racial injustice and the protests across the country
"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...
The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon: Kareem Abdul-Jabbar on His Lifelong Fight Against Racism
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...
NBA Hall of Famer Kareem Abdul-Jabbar defends nationwide protests in op-ed
Responding to the nationwide protests sparked by the death in police custody of George Floyd in Minneapolis last Monday, former NBA star and social and political activist Kareem Abdul-Jabbar said that racism in America needs to be addressed by...
Op-Ed: Don’t understand the protests? What you’re seeing is people pushed to the edge
What was your first reaction when you saw the video of the white cop kneeling on George Floyd’s neck while Floyd croaked, “I can’t breathe”? If you’re white, you probably muttered a horrified, “Oh, my...
The Hollywood Reporter: Jeff Goldblum, Dr. Phil and the Clumsy Art of Celebrity Contrition
After saying something dangerous or ignorant, public figures tend to double down or give snarky non-apologies. The Hollywood Reporter columnist Kareem Abdul-Jabbar offers them some advice. One of Jeff Goldblum's most famous movie lines is...