Kareem Abdul-Jabbar

In condemning antisemitism, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar is in a league of his own

Earlier in the month, NBA legend Kareem Abdul-Jabbar courageously penned an op-ed not just calling out antisemites in the black community, but also railing against the apathy toward hate in general.

JULY 30, 2020|BySAM GRUNDWERG

KAREEM ABDUL-JABBAR with the author, who called the basketball great a humanitarian and a philanthropist, steeped in a long and enduring commitment to tolerance.

Ex-NBA star Charles Barkley slams antisemitism from Black celebrities

Former NBA player Stephen Jackson slammed Barkley for his remarks, stating "I know what I said, so keep my name out of your mouth. However you feel, I honestly don't give a f**k."

JULY 19, 2020|ByAARON REICH

Ice Cube slams Kareem Abdul-Jabbar for calling out antisemitic posts

Abdul-Jabbar’s latest column named Ice Cube among various figures from the entertainment world he cited for perpetuating antisemitic canards.

JULY 17, 2020|ByMARCY OSTER/JTA

Legendary American basketball player Kareem Abdul-Jabbar is seen in a book store ahead of a discussion about his novel "Mycroft Holmes" in Manhattan, New York September 21, 2015

Kareem Abdul-Jabbar's son arrested for allegedly stabbing neighbor

Authorities told TMZ Sports that police responded to a call of a reported stabbing around 10:00 p.m.

JUNE 13, 2020|ByREUTERS

Kareem Abdul-Jabbar celebrates Ramadan, breaks fast with Israeli consul

"Those who pit us against each other do so, not out of spiritual beliefs, but rather for their own political and financial enrichment," said Kareem Abdul-Jabbar.

JUNE 16, 2017

ByDANIELLE ZIRI

Basketball Legend Kareem Abdul-Jabbar and Media Mogul Russell Simmons Join in Special Iftar Dinner Hosted by Consul General of Israel Sam Grundwerg.