Kareem Abdul-Jabbar

Kareem has in-depth knowledge of many subjects ranging from sports to history to jazz to film. He grew up under the two biggest media spotlights in the world (NY & LA) during the Civil Rights era - as quite literally the most visible black man in the country. This has given Kareem a unique perspective on America's political and social landscape, which makes him a dynamic and always thought-provoking speaker.

Brothers in Arms: The Epic Story of the 761st Tank Battalion,
WWII's Forgotten Heroes

In person: Kareem Abdul Jabbar
Mr. Abdul-Jabbar will answer questions and share from his book
Monday, February 22, 2010 :: 10:30 am - 12:15 pm :: $5 per person :: REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED
Wells Fargo Theater, Colorado Convention Center, 14th Street and Stout Street

Following the tradition of bringing the best programming possible to the youth of Colorado, the Mizel Museum again partners with Facing History and Ourselves, and the Denver Mayor’s Office for Education and Children to bring middle, high school and college students, along with educators from across the metropolitan Denver area, a program that will educate and inspire. Once again, we are expecting to fill the theater's 5000 seats.

Kareem Abdul-Jabbar is an accomplished author and researcher who is passionate about history and education. His book Brothers in Arms: The Epic Story of the 761st Tank Battalion, WWll’s Forgotten Heroes is the story of a battalion unit that fought long and hard during World War II without respite under the command of General George Patton. The 761st captured thirty towns, liberated Jews from concentration camps, and made history as the first African-American armored unit to enter the war.

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