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Kareem Abdul-Jabbar: Harlem’s Basketball Legend And Social Advocate

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Kareem Abdul-Jabbar‘s journey from the streets of Harlem, New York to basketball stardom is a testament to his resilience and determination. Born in Harlem, Abdul-Jabbar’s family moved to Inwood in 1950, where they were among the first Black residents. This early exposure to racial tensions would shape his worldview and fuel his later advocacy for social…

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