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Former nba basketball star abduljabbar kareem, 1990 contends that the accomplishments of africanamericans havefor the most partdeliberately been written out of the history books. This documentary charts kareems legendary career, both on and off the court. The life and career of the nbas alltime leading scorer, kareem abduljabbar. In 2012, he was selected as a us cultural ambassador, and in 2016 he was awarded the. Reflections from inside, he remains a devout muslim and an active, articulate spokesperson for africanamericans. The first memoir for young readers by sports legend kareem abduljabbar. The incomparable kareem abduljabbar tells us why he wont read news first thing in the morning, why rachel maddow makes him want to tear out. The nbas alltime leading scorer, kareem abduljabbar is also a devoted book lover. Minority of one, which debuted in early november 2015 as hbos most watched and highest rated sports documentary. My personal journey through the harlem renaissance new york. Kareem abduljabbar celebrates a milestone birthday.