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New History Channel Documentary With Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, “Fight the Power” Premieres on Juneteenth
Fight the Power: The Movements That Changed America premieres Saturday, June 19 at 8 p.m. ET/PT on the History Channel. Watch the Official Trailer Below. Excerpt From The Root Article: "Kareem Abdul-Jabbar is a legend in...
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar Joins Shaq, Charles Barkley & Ernie to Discuss the NBA’s New Social Justice Award Named In His Honor
NBA legend and activist Kareem Abdul-Jabbar checks in with Chuck, Shaq and Ernie to discuss the NBA's new Social Justice Award named in his honor. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PIcB5D0xZiY
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar Reflects on the Legacy of the Athlete-Activist (and His Own)
The NBA Hall of Famer and Hollywood Reporter columnist looks back at his career on the heels of the NBA's creation of the Kareem Abdul-Jabbar Social Justice Champion Award, which will honor one player annually....
New ‘Kareem Abdul-Jabbar Social Justice Champion Award’ Announced by NBA
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar sat down with "CBS This Morning" to discuss the new award named in his honor. Click Here to watch the full interview with Vladamir Duthiers of CBS.
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar on the Academy Awards & Representation: “This Year, the Oscars Got It Right”
For marginalized groups — in the industry and at home — recognition by the Academy is more than an ego boost or a glamorous diversion but signals to the world that "the lives they live,...
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar Chosen as 2021 Commencement Speaker for Washington University in St. Louis
Mr. Abdul-Jabbar will deliver Washington University’s 160th Commencement address in May at a small, in person ceremony with guidance and approval from St. Louis regional health authorities. The university will award him an honorary doctor...
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar Joins LAUSD Superintendent Austin Beutner to Promote Vaccinations & Safe Return to Schools
LAUSD Superintendent Austin Beutner & Kareem Abdul-Jabbar with the Camp Skyhook Eco Van. Free vaccinations are now being offered at LAUSD school sites. Call 213-328-3985 for information or to book appointments. Read More Here: https://www.dailynews.com/2021/04/07/lausd-opens-first-of-25-school-based-vaccination-sites/
MSNBC: Kareem Abdul-Jabbar Joins Ari Melber to Discuss GA Republicans Rebuked By MLB In New Push For Equity From Voting To Athletics
https://youtu.be/vsNwhK1f-7Y The MLB is moving its coveted All Star game out of Georgia to protest a voter suppression law, responding to calls by civil rights activists. Basketball legend Kareem Abdul-Jabbar and presidential historian Jon Meacham...
