Kareem Abdul-Jabbar

I did a book in 1996, an overview of black history. In that process I became more aware of a lot of the black inventors of the 19th century. ↗

— Kareem Abdul-Jabbar

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I didn't really seek attention. I just wanted to play the game well and go home. ↗

— Kareem Abdul-Jabbar

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I enjoy seeing new places. ↗

— Kareem Abdul-Jabbar

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I feel like I've always been a full-time historian, but nobody knows it. ↗

— Kareem Abdul-Jabbar

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I felt that a number of people might have questioned my loyalty, but I continue to be a patriotic American. ↗

— Kareem Abdul-Jabbar

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I got all A's and was hated for it; I spoke correctly and was called a punk. ↗

— Kareem Abdul-Jabbar

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I have always thought that writers come with any variety of attributes. Some are capable and some aren't. ↗

— Kareem Abdul-Jabbar

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I have been coaching recently. I coached high school basketball in Arizona, and I hope that more opportunities become available. ↗

— Kareem Abdul-Jabbar

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I have to say I have an incredible musical education because of my father. ↗

— Kareem Abdul-Jabbar

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I think race has been a burden for black Americans. Being Muslim has also been a challenge because so many people do not understand Islam. ↗

— Kareem Abdul-Jabbar

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