Channel: AARP

Category: Entertainment

Tags: kareem abdul jabbarsports protests in historyracism in sportskareem social justicekareem abdul-jabbar activismmuhammad alikareem abdul-jabbarsocial justicesports protestjackie robinsonkareem abdul jabbar activism

Description: Basketball legend and longtime social justice advocate, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, sits down with AARP Studios to discuss breaking sports records and social barriers in an adapted version of the powerful and moving essay he wrote for AARP The Magazine. Abdul-Jabbar talks about the Black sports giants, like Jackie Robinson and Muhammad Ali, who succeeded despite racism in sports and helped pave the way for his success, how Black athletes taught him to be a leader by fighting for social justice, and how the activism among today’s athletes contributes to the next chapter of American history. Please consider supporting more content like this by becoming an AARP member: aarp.org/becomeamember - - - - - - Connect with AARP Online: Visit us: aarp.org Like us on Facebook: facebook.com/AARP Follow us on Twitter: twitter.com/AARP AARP is a nonprofit, nonpartisan organization dedicated to helping people ages 50 and older to improve their quality of life as they age. With over 38 million members and growing, we lead positive social change through our extensive product offerings and services.