Kareem Abdul-Jabbar at Microsoft

Kareem Abdul-Jabbar began his writing career before he became a basketball player. In his latest book, "Writings on the Wall: Searching for a New Equality Beyond Black and White," Abdul-Jabbar shares his profound insight on the most socially relevant issues of our day, including politics, race, religion, gender, class struggle, sports, media, and seniors, and even some advice for future generations of Americans.  


At a pivotal time in our history and in the midst of a presidential race that threatens to divide us, Abdul-Jabbar explores the origins of bias and inequality that remain a stubborn part of America, 240 years after its founding document declared that all Americans are created equal. He contends that a prime cause is that many Americans, out of fear and sometimes ignorance, make too many false assumptions about fellow citizens who aren't like them. Abdul-Jabbar brings to these darker aspects of America a bright spotlight of reason and curiosity, illuminating the way to a more unified country.  


In his own words, Abdul-Jabbar is "an American, a father, a businessman, an education advocate, a journalist, a philanthropist, a history and jazz buff, a filmmaker, a novelist, a former global Cultural Ambassador for the United States, a political activist, and an active member of his community."