Kareem Abdul Jabbar: Writings on the Wall

This event is sold out. A limited number of standby line tickets may be available night-of. As an NBA star, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar often seemed uncomfortable in the spotlight. Since retiring from his record-breaking basketball career in 1989, he has embraced a less visible role as a writer, publishing more than ten books and contributing regularly to periodicals such as The Washington Post, TIME magazine and TIME.com. In Writings on the Wall: Searching for a New Equality Beyond Black and White, he explores our country's seemingly irreconcilable racial and political divides. In conversation with journalist and sports writer Art Thiel, Abdul-Jabbar will relay observations and experiences from his perspective as an athlete, parent, African-American, and Muslim and propose solutions to problems such as racism in sports. Whether discussing political issues or sharing personal stories, Abdul-Jabbar serves as a distinct and culturally relevant voice for our times.