Kareem Abdul-Jabbar Newsletter

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Kareem’s Daily Quote: Today’s quote sets up a theme for today’s newsletter where we explore the various relationships between the message and the messenger. Black Medal of Honor recipient removed from US Department of Defense website: DEI is the new n-word, as we see by the Trump administration’s attempts to purge recognition of accomplishments by anyone who isn’t a straight, White male—even Jackie Robinson.

1 month ago | kareem.substack.com | Kareem Abdul-Jabbar

Kareem’s Daily Quote: Anne Frank’s cheerful optimism is inspiring, but there’s a hitch to this quote. I feel utter anger’: From Canada to Europe, a movement to boycott US goods is spreading: Our friends are rightfully angry that we’re deliberately harming them.Wouldn’t you be? Trump Plays Tesla Car Salesman as Musk’s Net Worth Tanks: Trump demeans his office by hawking expensive cars for his buddy using the White House as a sales prop.

1 month ago | kareem.substack.com | Kareem Abdul-Jabbar

Kareem’s Daily Quote: How pleasure is used to create a caste system in America. RFK Jr. Response to Measles and Flu Surges Foretell Health Crisis in America’s Future: His lack of any knowledge of or trust in science predicts a future of needless illness and death for Americans. Markets Fall After New Trump Tariffs Prompt Retaliation: China, Canada, and Mexico have all announced retaliatory tariffs that will cost Americans significantly more money. Billionaires can afford it; can you?

1 month ago | kareem.substack.com | Kareem Abdul-Jabbar

Kareem’s Daily Quote: The chorus from “The Reverend Mr. Black” has always had a philosophical appeal to me. America Is Revving Up for More Political Boycotts: As any follower of history can tell you, we’re looking at the beginning of a historical protest movement. When people are both embarrassed by and afraid of their government, they have to do something—or what legacy do they leave their children?

1 month ago | kareem.substack.com | Kareem Abdul-Jabbar

Kareem’s Daily Quote: Waiting around for some form of universal karma to fix injustices is dangerous. Trump talks of a third term amid growing concerns about a constitutional crisis: Why are Trump followers in Congress laying the groundwork for an unconstitutional third term? Over 3,000 beauty products targeting Black women contain health hazards, study shows: A new study confirms a 2016 study. Yet little has been done in nine years to protect Black consumers.