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KAREEM ABDUL-JABBAR SOCIAL JUSTICE CHAMPION

Carmelo Anthony named 2020-21 Kareem Abdul-Jabbar Social Justice Champion

Carmelo named 2020-21 Kareem Abdul-Jabbar Social Justice Champion

On Anthony's behalf, $100,000 will be donated to the Portland Art Museum’s Black Arts and Experiences Initiative.

  • Kareem lauds Anthony as 1st winner of namesake award

  • Anthony 'honored, humbled,' by inaugural KAJ award

  • Anthony wins Social Justice Champion Award

  • Kareem Social Justice Champion Award finalists

  • Q&A: Abdul-Jabbar on social justice in the NBA

  • Social Justice Award finalists inspire change for better

  • Jrue Holiday, Milwaukee Bucks

  • Tobias Harris, Philadelphia 76ers

  • Juan Toscano Anderson, Golden State Warriors

  • Harrison Barnes, Sacramento Kings

  • Carmelo Anthony, Portland Trail Blazers

  • Kareem on new Social Justice Champion award

  • NBA creates Kareem Abdul-Jabbar Social Justice Award

KAREEM ABDUL-JABBAR SOCIAL CHAMPION AWARD: THE FINALISTS

Carmelo Anthony, Portland Trail Blazers

Harrison Barnes, Sacramento Kings

Tobias Harris, Philadelphia 76ers

Jrue Holiday, Milwaukee Bucks

Juan Toscano Anderson, Golden State Warriors

 

KAREEM ABDUL-JABBAR, THE SOCIAL JUSTICE ADVOCATE

Kareem Abdul-Jabbar Social Justice Champion Award
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Kareem Abdul-Jabbar Social Justice Champion Award

Following the announcement of the new annual Kareem Abdul-Jabbar Social Justice Champion Award, Kareem takes us through his personal journey of discovering and developing his voice for social activism.

May 19, 2021
  • Kareem Abdul-Jabbar Receives the Presidential Medal of Freedom
    01:33

    Kareem Abdul-Jabbar Receives the Presidential Medal of Freedom

    Despite being a six-time champion and perennial All-Star, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar has been just as impactful off the hardwood. Because of his social justice efforts, he was bestowed the Presidential Medal of Freedom by President Barack Obama saying Abdul-Jabbar is, An American who illuminates all our highest aspirations.

    February 27, 2021
  • Kareem Abdul-Jabbar discusses how Black history gets ignored
    01:05

    Kareem Abdul-Jabbar discusses how Black history gets ignored

    Kareem Abdul-Jabbar (@kaj33) discusses how Black history gets ignored and the importance of teaching, learning and celebrating the contributions of Black Americans. A couple of paragraphs, that was it.

    February 13, 2021
  • Kareem Abdul-Jabbar reflects on the current generation of players advocating for racial justice.
    01:23

    Kareem Abdul-Jabbar reflects on the current generation of players advocating for racial justice.

    Kareem Abdul-Jabbar (@kaj33) reflects on the current generation of NBA and WNBA players advocating for racial justice. Weve learned a few things. Our younger athletes can go further, achieve more and open the gate wider.

    February 13, 2021

THE SELECTION COMMITTEE

  • Meet the Kareem Abdul-Jabbar Social Justice Champion Selection Committee

    KAJ Social Justice Champion Selection Committee

    They finalists were determined by a selection committee composed of 7 leaders including Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Dr. Richard Lapchick, Teyonna Lofton, Marc H. Morial, Janet Murguía, Amanda Nguyen and Mark Tatum

    June 11, 2021
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