January 2015 - Iconomy

Elementary

By iconomy | January 27, 2015 |

Iconomy Leading Icons From Success to Significance

Kareem Abdul-Jabbar walked through the lobby of his hotel on Central Park South recently, doing his best impression of someone with a low profile. He swerved to avoid a chandelier (low clearance for a former N.B.A. center), then bumped into an old friend who’d been a coach with the Chicago Bulls. Handshakes, camera flashes.

Meet The Press panelists discuss Kareems bravery to speak out

By iconomy | January 27, 2015 |

The panel weighs in on Chuck’s interview with Kareem Abdul-Jabbar.

Kareem joins Chuck Todd on Meet the Press

By iconomy | January 27, 2015 |

Kareem Abdul-Jabbar talks about his Islamic faith in this full Meet the Press interview.

Wizards’ John Wall ‘honored’ to wear custom Kareem Abdul-Jabbar’s adidas MLK Day shoes

By iconomy | January 21, 2015 |

John Wall has debuted custom Adidas sneakers designed to commemorate Black History Month. Fittingly, he wore the shoes on Martin Luther King, Jr. Day during the Wizards’ win over the 76ers.

February 26-27, 2015 – Kareem Abdul-Jabbar Will Be Signing Copies of “Stealing the Game” and He Wants to See You There!

By iconomy | January 20, 2015 |

2/26/15 6:30 PM – Barnes & Noble on Edinger Avenue in Huntington Beach

2/27/15 6:00 PM – Vroman’s Books on East Colorado Blvd. in Pasadena

Why I Have Mixed Feelings about MLK Day by Kareem Abdul-Jabbar

By iconomy | January 19, 2015 |

I have mixed emotions about Martin Luther King Jr. Day. For me, it’s a time of hopeful celebration — but also of cautionary vigilance. I celebrate an extraordinary man of courage and conviction and his remarkable achievements and hope that I can behave in a manner that honors his sacrifices. And while Dr. King still has his delusional detractors, who have a dream of dismissing his impact on history, it’s not them I worry about…

NBA/MLK : Barrier Breakers (video)

By iconomy | January 19, 2015 |

The NBA has traditionally celebrated Martin Luther King Jr. day in a big way, and this year is no exception.

Bill O’Reilly Talks About Kareem’s Time Magazine Article on the Paris Attacks (video)

By iconomy | January 19, 2015 |

Bill O’Reilly tonight sounded off on Kareem Abdul-Jabbar’s Time Magazine column on Islam.

Kareem Abdul-Jabbar: The Paris Attackers Aren’t ‘Real Muslims’ (video)

By iconomy | January 19, 2015 |

“NBA legend Kareem Abdul-Jabbar wanted to talk basketball, but commented a bit on the tragic recent events in Paris.”

Basketball News from London: Kareem Abdul-Jabbar’s Q&A with Metro Newspaper London

By iconomy | January 16, 2015 |

The NBA legend was one of the greatest centres ever to play basketball. The 67-year-old was a six-time NBA champion and 19-time All-Star. He has since become an actor, author and a US global cultural ambassador.