Kareem abduljabbar introduces black history kareem. Steve ascher, kristy sabat, jessica conway, and stephen mintz are executive producers for the six west media group. His latest book for young people, also cowritten with obstfeld, is what color is my world the lost history of africanamerican inventors. Since his retirement 18 years ago, hes become a fine historian and narrative writer. He has written seven books, including the bestselling on the shoulders of giants. He was known as lew alcindor until his 1973 name change. Basketball legend, bestselling author and history buff kareem abdul jabbar teamed up with the history channel to create black patriots. Book kareem abduljabbar for speaking, events and appearances. Kareem abdul jabbar, basketball legend and the nbas alltime leading scorer, champions a lineup of littleknown africanamerican inventors in this lively, kidfriendly book. The lost history of africanamerican inventors, which is.
Black profiles in courage hardcover book signed by. He records the results of the games and his performance, but this is not the central. He set numerous nba records during his 20year career, including most points scored 38,387, most field goals made 15,837, most minutes played 57,446, and most mvp awards won 6. Kareem abduljabbar reflects on his enduring friendship. Abdul jabbar s new york times bestseller, coauthored with raymond obstfeld and illustrated by ben boos and a. In this ideal introduction to black history, kareem abduljabbar examines the lives of heroic african americans and offers their stories as inspiring examples for young people, who too rarely encounter positive black role models in history books or in the media. Kareem abduljabbar travels from court to classroom to highlight. He says their stories arent told in history books because anybody who was not european was not seen as being worth depicting. In that process i became more aware of a lot of the black inventors of the 19th century. The achievements by black americans and their contributions to this country have been largely ignored by historians until recently. Kareem abduljabbars new york times bestseller introduces young.
Dec 08, 2017 l ike all people my age i find the passage of time so startling, kareem abduljabbar says with a quiet smile. Feb 10, 2020 nba legend kareem abdul jabbar is an executive producer of the new history channel documentary black patriots. The lost history of africanamerican inventors by kareem abduljabbar. Kareem abduljabbars most popular book is mycroft holmes. Kareem abdul jabbar is the nbas alltime leading scorer with 38,387 points and a basketball hall of fame inductee. Decidedly larger than his peers from an early age, he grew to seven feet, oneandthreequarter inches tall, and. Jul 03, 2000 kareem abdul jabbar did a masterful job in gathering these inspiring stories from what has been, unfortunately, the footnotes of history, if they were acknowledged at all. Kareem abduljabbar on forgotten black heroes in us history. Kareem abduljabbar producing revolutionary war doc at.
This fiction story relates the celebration of a family as they move into a family home. Kareem abduljabbar talks new book what color is my world. He is one of the most respected and influential black men who use their platform to share their thoughts on the politically controversial and socially relevant topics about the united states. Kareem abduljabbar i did a book in 1996, an overview of. Kareem abdul jabbar is the executive producer of a new documentary about the black americans who fought in the revolutionary war. The onehour documentary from executive producer and nba legend kareem abdul jabbar, black patriots. My journey through the harlem renaissance, coauthored by raymond obstfeld.
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Jan 18, 2020 nba legend and activist kareem abduljabbar is teaming up with history on a documentary on the african american experience during the revolutionary war. Kareem abdul jabbar is recognized by sports illustrated and time magazine as history s greatest basketball player he is the nbas alltime leading scorer. How to watch black patriots on the history channel. Jan 14, 2019 kareem abdul jabbar is a thr contributor and nba hall of famer. Since retiring from basketball, kareem abduljabbar, the leading scorer in nba history, has been devoted to engaging young people with history. Kareem abduljabbar details passing on 1968 olympics in new. An inspiring book that broadens the definition of inventor and shines a light on many.
The nbas alltime leading scorer, kareem abduljabbar is also a devoted book lover. Reflections from inside, he remains a devout muslim and an active, articulate spokesperson for africanamericans. Kareem abduljabbar, also called until 1971 lew alcindor, byname of ferdinand lewis alcindor, jr. Abduljabbar is the executive producer of the 2020 history channels black patriots. Dec 04, 2012 kareem abduljabbar, the national basketball associations nba alltime leading scorer, a bestselling author and historian, will speak at university of the pacific as part of the 20 black history month celebration. Kareem abdul jabbar has been appearing on various radio stations and tv shows, as well as the most relevant websites talking about his life and his new audio book, on the shoulders of giants. Kareem abdul jabbar on race relations in america history is very crucial because, as george santayana said, those who do not understand history are condemned to repeat it. All info ed and owned by kareem abdul jabbar is not replicated without. He will discuss lessons he learned as a professional athlete, his accomplishments since he retired from playing basketball and his love of history which. Kareem abdul jabbar and deborah morales serve as executive producers for iconomy multimedia and entertainment. Abdul jabbar is an executive producer of the new history channel. Jul 06, 2015 kareem abdul jabbar haunts the ncaa final four once more, his body folded into a mezzanine skybox, a ucla cap pulled low over a very high brow. A documentary from executive producers kareem abduljabbar and deborah. Nba legend kareem abduljabbar on new book, writings on.
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Kareem abduljabbar retired from basketball in 1989. Kareem abdul jabbar is a sixtime nba champion, alltime leading scorer turned author that writes historical mystery. Kareem abduljabbar in a typical history book, black. Kareem abduljabbar on the importance of black history. Kareem abduljabbars black patriots documentary set on. Npr kareem abduljabbar is the executive producer of a. During his career as a center, abdul jabbar was a record sixtime nba most valuable player mvp, a record 19time nba allstar, a 15time allnba. Books by kareem abduljabbar author of mycroft holmes. Kareem abduljabbar became the greatest scorer in the history of professional basketball by perfecting a game based on finesse, agility and phenomenal shotmaking technique rather than brute force or physical bulk. My favorite invention in the book is the foilelectret microphone invented by james west because it has made cell phone. Kareem abdul jabbar became the greatest scorer in the history of professional basketball by perfecting a game based on finesse, agility and phenomenal shotmaking technique rather than brute force or physical bulk. The nbas alltime leading scorer, kareem abdul jabbar is also a devoted book lover. Kareem abduljabbar to produce revolutionary war doc black. Kareem abduljabbar was born ferdinand lewis alcindor, jr.
In his memoir, which was published in 2017, kareem abduljabbar shares his struggles growing up black, tall, quiet, shy, respectful in a world that was dominated by white people, smallmindedness, impudence, rudeness. Jul 01, 2019 kareem abdul jabbar stats when abdul jabbar retired in 1989, he was the nbas alltime leading scorer, with 38,387 points, and became the first nba player to play for 20 seasons. In this article, we will learn about kareem abduljabbar in his own words by reading through his book. Kareem abduljabbar discusses new book, john wooden and more. The lost history of african american inventors by kareem abdul jabbar and raymond obstfeld 20. The 70yearold remains the highest pointsscorer in the history of the nba and. Kareem abduljabbar on his love of history, youth sports. Kareem abduljabbar on black patriots documentary youtube. Kareem abdul jabbar on forgotten black heroes in us history the new documentary black patriots examines african american revolutionaries who fought in americas war of independence. Kareem abduljabbar has been appearing on various radio stations and tv shows, as well as the most relevant websites talking about his life and his new audio book, on the shoulders of giants.
Basketball legend kareem abduljabbar, right, talks about how his friendship with ucla coach john wooden started and grew. May 22, 2017 kareem abduljabbar details passing on 1968 olympics in new book. The documentary highlights african americans who stood up to british rule and helped establish the united states of america. Kareem abduljabbar reflects on his enduring friendship with ucla coach john wooden. To mark his debut novel, mycroft holmes, he sat down with us to share his favorite books. Kareem abduljabbar on his love of history, youth sports and. Listening is tyus edney, former bruin point guard and now assistant basketball coach at ucla. Kareem abduljabbar calls into the tom joyner morning show to discuss his latest book coach wooden and me which details 04. Abduljabbars new york times bestseller, coauthored with raymond obstfeld and illustrated by ben boos and a.
Kareem abdul jabbar is continuing his legacy of social activism by educating a new generation on black history. Kareem abduljabbar stats when abdul jabbar retired in 1989, he was the nbas alltime leading scorer, with 38,387 points, and became the first nba player to play for 20 seasons. Nba legend kareem abdul jabbar has teamed with history on black patriots, a onehour documentary chronicling the role of african americans during the revolutionary war. Basketball legend kareem abduljabbar is the executive producer of a. Black patriots were heroes of the revolution but not the history books basketball legend kareem abdul jabbar is the executive producer of a new documentary focusing on the lives of black. The documentary highlights african americans who stood up.
We know his legacy in basketball and all he has done for his african american and islamic communities and his country. During a break in the national semifinal between duke and michigan state, the jumbotron at indianapoliss lucas oil stadium displays a slide show of final four memories, and one image catches him by. Alcindor dominated the new york city high school basketball scene. A spirited account of the storied all black tank battalion, one of the most highly decorated units in wwii. Nba legend kareem abdul jabbar is an executive producer of the new history channel documentary black patriots. Reflections from inside, he remains a devout muslim and an active, articulate spokesperson for africanamericans alan steinberg is the author of numerous books, including the new york times bestseller behind the mask and black profiles in courage with kareem abdul jabbar.
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Heroes of the revolution history channel, streaming on demand free at play. Kareem abduljabbar on the importance of black history today. At the harlem ymca, he shows todays al roker some signature. Growing up on and off the court most of us know the name, the legend kareem abduljabbar. His essays touch on the countrys seemingly irreconcilable partisan divide, parenthood and his experiences as an athlete, africanamerican and muslim. Offering profiles with fast facts and framed by a funny contemporary story featuring two feisty twins, here is a tribute to black inventors whose ingenuity and. Nba legend and activist kareem abdul jabbar is teaming up with history on a documentary on the african american experience during the revolutionary war. Bestselling author, basketball legend and cultural commentator kareem abduljabbar explores the heart of issues that affect americans today. Writing and activism abduljabbar at a book signing in 2007. I know in my history books there was no mention of black participation in the revolutionary war.
The history buff is executive producer and host of the 42minute documentary black patriots. Black americans making history kareem abduljabbar about. Kareem abduljabbar quotes from i did a book in 1996, an overview of black history. Kareem abduljabbar, basketball legend and the nbas alltime leading scorer, champions a lineup of littleknown africanamerican inventors in this lively, kidfriendly book. Heroes of the revolution, a new documentary premiering wednesday on the history channel.
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