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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...
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar: Why ‘Gone With the Wind’ Needs a Warning Label, Not a Ban
The Hollywood Reporter's columnist says that though such racist content is damaging, "we need a way to present art within its historical context so the works can still be available and appreciated for their achievements...
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...
