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Kareem Abdul-Jabbar's Books
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On the Shoulders of GiantsFrom 1920 to 1940, the Harlem Renaissance produced a bright beacon of light that paved the way for African-Americans all over the country. The...Read More
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Lilsugar, February 10, 2012
...Obama's Of Thee I Sing , a tribute to the people and ideals that shaped our nation, to Kareem Abdul-Jabbar's brand new book, What Color Is My World? The Lost History of African-American Inventors , there's something to inspire dialogue with kids of every...
MSNBC, February 9, 2012
...NBA Hall of Famer Kareem Abdul-Jabbar talks about his new children's book, how he would have otherwise been a history teacher, and shares who he thinks has the magic among today's young NBA...
USA Today, February 8, 2012
...Johnson, a nuclear engineer, who in 1991 created the first Super Soaker. The text, co-written by basketball legend Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, is supplemented by flaps that open to more facts...
PublishersWeekly.com, February 6, 2012
...Kareem Abdul-Jabbar will be on The View on February 7 for his children's book What Color is My World: The Lost History of African American Inventors (Candlewick Press, 9780763645649). Krys...
Clawson Patch, February 3, 2012
...many more we couldn't mention, are available at the Blair Memorial Library. Black Profiles in Courage by Kareem Abdul-Jabbar and Alan Stenberg The perfect introduction to black history. This book includes profiles of Peter Salem, Joseph Cinque,...
ThirdAge, February 3, 2012
... hat’s a value? Now comes news that Secretary of State Hillary Clinton has named basketball super-star Kareem Abdul-Jabbar a global cultural ambassador. Among his tasks, “using sports as a means of empowerment.” He will, the State...
TwinCities.com, January 31, 2012
...black woman writer at the New Yorker magazine. Publishers Weekly starred review. "What Color is My World?" by Kareem Abdul-Jabbar and Raymond Obstfeld, illustrated by Ben Boos & A.G. Ford (Candlewick Press, $17.99) - Basketball star Abdul-Jabbar,...
FOXSports.com, December 16, 2011
...mind if a towel is stuck in the mouth of a Heat player talking championship. That’s what Kareem Abdul-Jabbar did jokingly to Riley after his Lakers in 1988 had made good on Riley’s guarantee of a second straight crown and he was asked about another...
Daily Breeze, December 16, 2011
...tried to swindle Hollywood Park." Alcanter remembered the day in 1987 when three Los Angeles Lakers - Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Magic Johnson and James Worthy - arrived in court to testify in a civil trial. A brain-damaged man had sued California Sports - the...
Forbes.com, December 16, 2011
...still has another playing contract in him as he chases the NBA’s all-time scoring record held by Kareem Abdul-Jabbar. His annual off-court income is $28 million a year and is not likely to see any dropoff in the next few years. Bryant is by far the...
Toronto Star Online, December 16, 2011
...the first foreigner invited to play in the Roundball Classic, then the premier American high-school all-star game. Afterward, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar said Magloire was “easily” NBA material. People in Toronto started going nuts. He held a news conference...
Daily Hampshire Gazette, December 16, 2011
...been impressed with Griner's mobility for her size. "It's like it used to be back when Kareem Abdul-Jabbar first came into the men's game," he said. "You remember in high school they had brooms in their hands for practice. You just can't simulate some...
ESPN.com, December 16, 2011
...Paul and Griffin will be the best point guard/big man combo in L.A. since Magic Johnson and Kareem Abdul-Jabbar. Griffin likes it in L.A. He doesn't leave if he doesn't have to. Now the question shifts: If Paul is around, why would Griffin leave? The...
Norwich Bulletin, December 16, 2011
...been impressed with Griner’s mobility for her size. “It’s like it used to be back when Kareem Abdul-Jabbar first came into the men’s game,” he said. “You remember in high school they had brooms in their hands for practice. You just can’t...
