On Thursday, the NBA announced a new award for off-the-court accolades. It will be named after former NBA player Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, who strives for social justice and racial equality. According to Entertainment Tonight, the new award will honor the former Bucks and Lakers star, listed as the league’s all-time leading …
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Kareem Abdul-Jabbar sat down with Don Lemon on CNN in mid-December, where he talked about outreach being necessary to assuage the Black community’s fears regarding receiving the COVID-19 vaccine. “I’m definitely going to get vaccinated,” the basketball legend says when asked if he will get the coronavirus vaccine. “Outreach is absolutely essential. Again, that’s why …
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The son of NBA legend Kareem Abdul-Jabbar is facing several felonies after stabbing his neighbor repeatedly back in June. 28-year-old Adam Abdul-Jabbar allegedly attacked his neighbor in San Clemente, California, following an argument. The neighbor claims that Adam snapped when he complained to him about helping his grandma with outdoor …
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On June 9, cops were called to a San Clemente, California home, and arrested former NBA Player Kareem Abdul-Jabbar’s son Adam Abdul-Jabbar after his neighbor accused him of attacking and stabbing him during an argument. Now, the neighbor, Raymond Winsor, 60, has filed a lawsuit claiming the incident left him …
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Written by @kristenshylin_ Sports journalist Jemele Hill joined Don Lemon’s CNN segment, where she shared her thoughts on NBA hall of famer Kareem Abdul-Jabbar’s recent op-ed. In an article from the Hollywood Reporter, the former professional basketball player questioned why there is no backlash from the Black community over the …
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Rapper Ice Cube has responded after NBA veteran Kareem Abdul-Jabbar lashed out at both the sports industry and entertainment industries for its lack of outrage over recent acts of anti-Semitism. “Shame on the Hollywood Reporter who obviously gave my brother Kareem 30 pieces of silver to cut us down without …
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NBA legend Kareem Abdul-Jabbar’s 28-year-old son was arrested Wednesday for the alleged stabbing of his neighbor. According to TMZ Sports, Adam Abdul-Jabbar has been charged with assault with a deadly weapon for allegedly stabbing his neighbor multiple times. Local authorities told the outlet that they received a call around 10 …
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Fueled by the current racial climate, NBA Player LeBron James and other prominent athletes and entertainers have seized the opportunity to form a new group designed to help get African American’s registered to vote and in the polls. As we get closer to the Fall presidential election and we are …
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Former NBA star Kareem Abdul-Jabbar says Black remakes of white films are a “nudge” in the right direction. We’re at a time where Black culture is quickly climbing and building a permanent spot in the forefront of media. We are likely in another Black renaissance with several Black creatives at …
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NBA Hall of Famer Kareem Abdul-Jabbarr is making headlines again for a meaningful cause. Abdul-Jabbar, 71, recently auctioned off four of his NBA title rings, earned from his time with the L.A. Lakers in 1980, 1985, 1987 and 1988. In addition to the rings, the baller auctioned off signed memorabilia, …
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The argument over which NBA player is the Greatest of All Time, or the GOAT, never seems to end. For at least the last decade, the same two basketball stars are thrown in the ring for GOAT status: #LebronJames and #MichaelJordan. Many base their decision off rings, some base theirs …
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