“Becoming Kareem” – For Your Grammy Consideration

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Just heard some really interesting news! Our publisher tells me the audiobook edition of BECOMING KAREEM is eligible for a GRAMMY® for Best Children’s Album, having an audio book nominated is exceptionally rare… Voting is now open, so maybe you’ll consider checking out BECOMING KAREEM, read by yours truly, and/or sharing the news with friends in the Recording Academy? I know there’s Read More »

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Guilford College students excited for Kareem Abdul-Jabbar Bryan Series event

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Amber Dubois, Staff Writer • October 29, 2018 NBA legend, NY Times best-selling author, and activist are just a few things that describe the second Bryan Series speaker of the academic year. The 7-foot-2-inch NBA all-time leading scorer Kareem Abdul-Jabbar spoke at the Greensboro Coliseum on Tuesday, Oct. 23. Speakers for the Bryan Series are chosen based Read More »

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NBA legend Abdul-Jabbar visits Guilford

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Finn Williamson, Opinion Editor • October 26, 2018 For the second event of the 2018 season of the Guilford College Bryan Series, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar talked about both his basketball career and post-NBA life. The event was held at the Greensboro Coliseum on Tuesday, Oct. 23. Abdul-Jabbar is a former Hall of Fame college and professional basketball player. Read More »

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Kareem Abdul-Jabbar on Megyn Kelly, Blackface and NBC’s “Hate Crime-Adjacent” Problem

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  The network’s news division is complicit in the racism of its highly paid anchor, and yes, she should be fired, writes the NBA great and Hollywood Reporter cultural columnist. Most sentences that begin with “When I was a kid…” to complain about the crazy modern world don’t end well for the speaker. If it’s Read More »

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October 30, 2018 – Kareem Abdul-Jabbar speaking at WE Day / Manitoba Canada

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WE Day Manitoba is coming soon! Mark October 30, 2018, on your calendar and join us at the Bell MTS Place for an unparalleled event bringing together world-renowned speakers, A-list performers, and tens of thousands of youth to celebrate a year of action that transformed communities and changed lives. Find out more at We.org

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November 14, 2018 – Kareem Abdul-Jabbar Speaking at WE Day / Ottawa Canada

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WE Day Ottawa is coming soon! Mark November 14, 2018, on your calendar and join us at the Canadian Tire Centre for an unparalleled event bringing together world-renowned speakers, A-list performers, and tens of thousands of youth to celebrate a year of action that transformed communities and changed lives. Find out more at We.org

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November 30, 2018 – Kareem Abdul-Jabbar – Finding Your Inner All Star

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Friday, November 30, 2018, 7:30 pm MST at: Monfort Concert Hall , 701 10th Ave., Greeley, CO 80631 Every team Kareem Abdul-Jabbar has played on from high school to the NBA has been a winning team. With riveting and humorous detail, Abdul-Jabbar recounts his exciting evolution from street ball player to successful athlete, author, producer, and community activist. Audience Read More »

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Light The Night – Kareem Abdul-Jabbar’s Fundraising Page

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Please join our team’s effort today by registering to walk or by making a donation to support The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society. Follow Team Kareem on social media with hashtag #TeamKareem. In joining Team Kareem (click here to join now), participants will be eligible for prizes and raffle opportunities below. Those on #TeamKareem who donate and/or fundraise $33.00 Read More »

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A letter to NBA rookies: beware sharks, hazing and your own arrogance

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A basketball career isn’t just about figuring out what kind of player you want to be, it’s also about figuring out what kind of man you want to be Dear NBA rookie, You have nothing to prove. As you start your NBA career this month, remember that you are one of the top basketball players in the country Read More »

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