Celebrating black history month national museum of african. The lost history of africanamerican inventors candlewick, 2012. The teacher puts on the board a famous black scientist and begins to talk about him. Kareem abduljabbar talks about the black heroes of the. South division high school welcomed former milwaukee bucks player and nba legend kareem abdul jabbar on february 28, 2020. Nba legend and activist kareem abduljabbar is teaming up with history on a documentary on the african american experience during the revolutionary war. Hes written extensively, including what color is my world childrens, brothers in arms military history, and on the shoulders of giants black history. In this article, we will learn about kareem abdul jabbar in his own words by reading through his book. The black student union is excited to bring the legendary kareem abduljabbar to kansas state university as the keynote speaker for our 2018 black history month celebration, said brandon clark, advisor for kstates black student union. The history buff is executive producer and host of the 42minute documentary black patriots. Kareem abduljabbar, the nbas most prolific scorer, embraces history as if it were a longlost friend. For black history month, we read books about inspiring africanamericans. The documentary highlights african americans who stood up to british rule and helped establish the united states of america. The author of several new york times bestsellers, kareem s previous books include giant steps, kareem, black profiles in courage, a season on the reservation, and brothers in arms.
May 06, 2020 kareem abduljabbar february 18, 2008 a white friend of mine told me his 9yearold son asked him, if february is black history month, then when is white history month. He is the author of the new book, writings on the wall. L ike all people my age i find the passage of time so startling, kareem abduljabbar says with a quiet smile. See more ideas about kareem abdul jabbar, kareem abdul and basketball legends.
Kareem abduljabbar travels from court to classroom to highlight. Get ready to have your mind blown with this fun book. Kareem abduljabbar is considered by many fans and sportswriters to be the greatest basketball player of all time. Jan 30, 2007 kareem abdul jabbar was born ferdinand lewis alcindor, jr. Heroes of the revolution history channel, streaming on demand free at play. Growing up on and off the court most of us know the name, the legend kareem abduljabbar.
In this article, we will learn about kareem abduljabbar in his own words by reading through his book. 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. The lost history of africanamerican inventors abduljabbar, kareem, obstfeld. How to watch black patriots on the history channel posted feb 19, 2020 kareem abduljabbar listens to a question from tim terrentine, left, in miller auditorium at western michigan. Most of them were as himself, including his roles in fletch and forget paris. Abduljabbars documentary is a labor of love the new york. Kstate to host basketball legend kareem abduljabbar in. Meeting the great kareem abdul jabbar the good men project. Black history month is a chance to get the attention of americans, to show that black history is american history, he says.
Kareem abduljabbar on black patriots documentary aarp. During his career as a center, abduljabbar was a record sixtime nba most valuable player mvp, a. Kareem abduljabbar details passing on 1968 olympics in new. The lost history of africanamerican inventors by kareem abdul jabbar and raymond obstfeld. Abduljabbar also spoke about a new book called brothers in arms about the 761st allblack tank battalion in world war ii. Like the authors unstoppable skyhook, this timely book is a clear score. Alcindor dominated the new york city high school basketball scene. Kareem abduljabbar is a sixtime nba champion, alltime leading scorer turned author that writes historical mystery. 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 books list of books by author kareem. Kareem abdul jabbar is considered by many fans and sportswriters to be the greatest basketball player of all time. Preschoolers will love this toetapping, fingersnapping tribute to africanamerican jazz giants, set to the rhythm of the classic childrens song this old man. The lost history of africanamerican inventors by kareem abduljabbar.
This wonderful picture book tells the simple story of a boy and his dad listening to that game on the radio in their kitchen and realizing that they were listening to history being made. Kareem abduljabbar 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. In honor of black history month, kareem abduljabbar welcomed students. Kareem abduljabbar to produce revolutionary war doc black. Kareem abdul jabbar, 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 speaks to an audience of students at cypress college thursday as part of the campus black history month presentations. 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. Students took part in activities that included a roundtable discussion with jabbar in celebration of black history month.
The 70yearold remains the highest pointsscorer in the history of the nba and. Kareem abdul jabbar february 18, 2008 a white friend of mine told me his 9yearold son asked him, if february is black history month, then when is white history month. Aug 22, 2016 kareem abduljabbar 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. He is an amazing athlete and role model to people all over the world. S erena williams won her 21st grand slam title at wimbledon this. Kareem abdul jabbar is a sixtime nba champion, alltime leading scorer turned author that writes historical mystery. Kareem abduljabbar february 18, 2008 a white friend of mine told me his 9yearold son asked him, if february is black history month, then when is white history month. Nba hall of famer kareem abduljabbar will discuss his latest book becoming kareem. He was known as lew alcindor until his 1973 name change.
Basketball legend, bestselling author and history buff kareem abduljabbar teamed up with the history channel to create black patriots. May 22, 2017 abduljabbar, now 70 years old, detailed that decision in his new book, coach wooden and me, published earlier this month. Ways to celebrate black history month readers digest. Nba legend kareem abduljabbar on new book, writings on the. I never learned about these pioneers during black history month. Feb 26, 2016 6 year old shares her love of learning and in celebration of black history month reads an excerpt from kareem abdul jabbar s book what color is my world. Kareem abdul jabbar is recognized by sports illustrated and time magazine as history s greatest basketball player he is the nbas alltime leading scorer. Kareem abduljabbar stats when abduljabbar 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. Thinking of kareem abdul jabbar on black history month october 20, 2010 by candy gourlay rafe bartholomew talking about the filipino passion for basketball that inspired his book pacific rims cant see the video. Kareem abduljabbar, basketball legend and the nbas alltime leading scorer, champions a lineup of littleknown africanamerican inventors in this lively, kidfriendly book. Thinking of kareem abdul jabbar on black history month. Feb 18, 2020 basketball legend, bestselling author and history buff kareem abdul jabbar teamed up with the history channel to create black patriots. Coach bob douglas and his new york rens changed how.
Nba legend kareem abduljabbar is an executive producer of the new history channel documentary black patriots. This fiction story relates the celebration of a family as they move into a family home. A talkative kareem abduljabbar reflects on becoming himself. Since retiring from the nba, ive been writing books and articles to bring. Based on abdul jabbars book of the same name, the documentary summons the musical, cultural and intellectual history of the harlem renaissance to tell the story of the rens, an allblack new. Kareem abduljabbar was born ferdinand lewis alcindor, jr. Kareem abduljabbar brings keen insight to the fore in writings on the wall. The lost history of african american inventors by kareem abdul jabbar and raymond obstfeld 20.
Offering profiles with fast facts on flaps and framed by a funny. 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. My development as a basketball player paralleled my evolution as a. Abduljabbar is a six time nba champion and league most valuable player. 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 abduljabbar speaks to an audience of students at cypress college thursday as part of the campus black history month presentations. I know in my history books there was no mention of black participation in the revolutionary war. Dec 08, 2017 l ike all people my age i find the passage of time so startling, kareem abduljabbar says with a quiet smile. Kareem abdul jabbar brings keen insight to the fore in writings on the wall. Feb 19, 2020 how to watch black patriots on the history channel posted feb 19, 2020 kareem abduljabbar listens to a question from tim terrentine, left, in miller auditorium at western michigan. Decidedly larger than his peers from an early age, he grew to seven feet, oneandthreequarter inches tall, and. My favorite invention in the book is the foilelectret microphone invented by james west because it has made cell phone communication. Black americans making history kareem abduljabbar about. Between 1979 and 1998 jabbar made ten film appearances.
Abduljabbar skyhooks students with history lesson orange. 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. The book features a series of portraits with a noteworthy quote chosen for each selected black artist or luminary. He uses his unique blend of erudition, street smarts, and authentic experience in essays on the countrys seemingly irreconcilable partisan divide, both. How to watch black patriots on the history channel mlive. His latest book for young people, also cowritten with obstfeld, is what.
Kareem abdul jabbar, basketball legend and the nbas alltime leading scorer, champions a lineup of littleknown africanamerican inventors in this lively, kidfriendly book. The author of several new york times bestsellers, kareems previous books include giant steps, kareem, black profiles in courage, a season on the reservation, and brothers in arms. All info ed and owned by kareem abduljabbar is not replicated without. These are some of our favorite black history month read aloud books. A documentary from executive producers kareem abduljabbar and deborah. 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 abduljabbars new york times bestseller introduces young readers to. Abduljabbar, now 70 years old, detailed that decision in his new book, coach wooden and me, published earlier this month. 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. Kareem abdul jabbar mycroft and sherlock book signing in. Abduljabbar played on six nba championship teams, was an assistant coach for two others, won a record six mvp awards and is the leading scorer in nba history with 38,387 points, a mark thats. His novel mycroft holmes, starring sherlock holmes less.
Oct 20, 2010 thinking of kareem abdul jabbar on black history month october 20, 2010 by candy gourlay rafe bartholomew talking about the filipino passion for basketball that inspired his book pacific rims cant see the video. The smithsonian national museum of african american history and culture hosted a conversation this month with basketball legend kareem abduljabbar where he was interviewed by former nba player, activist and author etan thomas and the museums sports curator damion thomas. Kareem abduljabbar is an american icon who has demonstrated that through hard work and determination, anything is possible, said randall ogans, cochair of pacifics black history month committee. Kareem abduljabbar produces and hosts black patriots documentary. Kareem wonders what was life like in the scientists time, and the adventure begins.
The lost history of african american inventors by kareem abduljabbar and raymond obstfeld 20. Growing up on and off the court in the oprah winfrey theater. We know his legacy in basketball and all he has done for his african american and islamic communities and his country. For black history month, edutopia blogger ainissa ramirez talks about the.
All info ed and owned by kareem abdul jabbar is not replicated without. Jabbars later memoir, kareem, was written with mignon mccarthy and published in 1990. 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. Kareem abdul jabbar is an american icon who has demonstrated that through hard work and determination, anything is possible, said randall ogans, cochair of pacifics black history month committee.
Becoming kareem audiobook by kareem abduljabbar, raymond. The book has lift flaps and fast facts that makes learning so quick and easy. Growing up on and off the court most of us know the name, the legend kareem abdul jabbar. Kareem is a boy sitting in class through black history month, and he begins to use his imagination as a time machine. Kareem abduljabbar is recognized by sports illustrated and time magazine as historys greatest basketball player he is the nbas alltime leading scorer. He set numerous nba records during his 20year career, including most points scored 38,387, most field goals made 15,837. Join us in reading or listening and dont forget your free printable book list at the bottom of this post you can take to the library.
Kareem abduljabbar on the importance of black history today. Twin text for celebration of achievement nonfiction text set. Searching for a new equality beyond black and white, his most incisive and important work of nonfiction in years. Written especially for young readers, becoming kareem explores kareem abdul jabbars effort to establish his lifes purpose and identity. What color is my world the lost history of african. What color is my world the lost history of africanamerican. 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. Books by kareem abduljabbar author of mycroft holmes.