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Kareem Abdul-Jabbar Picks His Top Films and TV Shows of 2017 (VIDEO)
The Hollywood Reporter columnist and NBA Hall of Famer Kareem Abdul-Jabbar has chosen his favorite films and TV shows of 2017. Read more at THR.
The Economist interviews Kareem Abdul-Jabbar: Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, a brooding sportsman-sage
Lexington Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, a brooding sportsman-sage The former basketball player detects a bright moment for black activism ADDRESSING the Democratic National Convention in Philadelphia in 2016, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar sounded uncharacteristically optimistic. “Those who think Americans...
Coach Wooden and Me listed as Most Influential Books of 2017 by the Huffington Post
This is an utterly idiosyncratic list of books that were the most powerful for me over the past 12 months. They range across all categories, and I recommend each for your reading pleasure. Unshakeable by...
COACH WOODEN AND ME included in The Boston Globe’s list of The Best Books of 2017, Sports category
The best books of 2017 In the latest offering in Herron’s brilliant spook-related series, British intelligence agent River Cartwright’s grandfather, a former spy himself, may be succumbing to age-related memory loss and endangering MI5...
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar: Colin Kaepernick Is A Hero Muhammad Ali Would Be Proud Of
December 15, 2017 Kareem Abdul-Jabbar writes that Colin Kaepernick has carried on Muhammad Ali's legacy of selfless activism. For more visit Si.com
The Hollywood Reporter: How #MeToo Can Help Right America’s Wrongs in 2018
Illustration by Kyle Hilton Sexism, racism and attacks on dissent made an ugly return in 2017, but the movement could make next year the "year of kicking ass rather than groping it," writes the NBA...
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar to write on the intersection of sports and social issues for Guardian US
New York, New York, 12 December, 2017-- Today Guardian US announces Kareem Abdul-Jabbar as a new contributor and columnist. Legendary NBA champion, best-selling author, and recipient of 2016 Medal of Freedom Kareem Abdul-Jabbar will...
Becoming Kareem Nominated: Outstanding Literary Work for the 49th Annual NAACP Image Awards
In TV, Netflix has 23 nominations, while OWN has 17. Universal Pictures has 10 nominations, while Annapurna and Open Road each have five bids. The two-hour special will air live on TV One on the...
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar to be honored with the Legend Award at the Los Angeles Press Club’s Gala Dec 3
Hollywood Reporter Tops National Arts and Entertainment Journalism Awards With 56 Noms THR is nominated for best publication, best website and journalist of the year for Gary Baum. The Hollywood Reporter has topped the nominations...