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Watch a Clip of Kareem Discussing Islam at Milwaukee Theatre
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar was in Milwaukee Thursday to talk about more than basketball. The University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee Muslim Student Association lead the charge to get the athlete to speak. The star impressed the crowd at the...
Wednesday February 22 Watch Kareem Abdul-Jabbar on The T.D. Jakes Show (VIDEO)
Watch Kareem's episode of the T.D. Jakes Show to premiere Wednesday, February 22. Find your local channel here: TDJakes.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"...
The Hollywood Reporter: How ‘La La Land’ Misleads on Race, Romance and Jazz
The musical is "daring and deserving," writes the NBA legend and culture critic, but the "bigoted message" of a black man selling out and the "childish notion" of ambition before love disappoints. A recent Saturday Night...
Listen to Kareem on the podcast “Extraordinary Happens” with Mark King
Basketball legend Kareem Abdul-Jabbar joins adidas Group’s Mark King and shares lessons from his 20 years in pro ball and his take on the game today. [share title="Share Online" facebook="true" twitter="true" google_plus="true" linkedin="false" pinterest="true" reddit="true"...
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar Joins Hollywood Reporter as Contributing Editor
The Hollywood Reporter, entertainment media’s flagship outlet, on Monday announced that NBA legend, actor, activist, cultural commentator and New York Times best-selling author Kareem Abdul-Jabbar has joined the publication as contributing editor. In his role, Abdul-Jabbar will...
Why Kareem Abdul-Jabbar is joining the Citizens Coinage Advisory Committee
NBA Hall of Famer, author and coin collector Kareem Abdul-Jabbar's quest to become the first African-American member of the Citizens Coinage Advisory Committee began nearly two years before U.S. Mint officials announced his appointment Jan. 19...
Kareem was a Clue for “NBA Greats” on Jeopardy!
Kareem was featured as a clue on tonight's episode of Jeopardy! The category was appropriately titled "NBA Greats". [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" offset="1."...
Watch Kareem on Panel at San Jose State University Town Hall Discussing Athlete Activism (VIDEO)
SAN JOSE, CA–San Jose State University today will announce the launch of the SJSU Institute for the Study of Sport, Society and Social Change at “From Words to Action,” a town hall meeting featuring sports, media and social leaders...
Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame Narrows 2017 Kareem Abdul-Jabbar Award Watch List to Ten Finalists
SPRINGFIELD, MASS. – The Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame announced today the 10 watch list finalists for the 2017 Kareem Abdul-Jabbar Center of the Year Award. Named after Hall of Famer and three-time NCAA Champion Kareem Abdul-Jabbar,...