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Kareem Abdul-Jabbar on Charlottesville, Racism, and Athlete Activism (Ep. 11)

Kareem Abdul-Jabbar on Charlottesville, Racism, and Athlete Activism (Ep. 11)

FromLarry Wilmore: Black on the Air


Kareem Abdul-Jabbar on Charlottesville, Racism, and Athlete Activism (Ep. 11)

FromLarry Wilmore: Black on the Air

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Length:
54 minutes
Released:
Aug 16, 2017
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

Larry Wilmore weighs in on the horrible situation in Charlottesville (1:30), the president’s refusal to condemn racism (6:25), and the problematic history behind Confederate symbols (11:15). Then, Larry sits down with NBA legend Kareem Abdul-Jabbar to discuss how we can learn from the past to combat racism (18:30), the backlash against black athletes’ activism (24:40), coach John Wooden’s advocacy for civil rights (37:00), and the current NBA’s style of play (41:00).
Released:
Aug 16, 2017
Format:
Podcast episode

Titles in the series (100)

Emmy Award—winning producer, actor, and comedian Larry Wilmore is back on the air, hosting a podcast where he weighs in on the issues of the week and interviews guests in the worlds of politics, entertainment, culture, sports, and beyond.