Kareem Abdul-Jabbar now global cultural ambassador

Kareem sometimes gets a bad reputation just because he dances to his own drum. Here is a man that knows what he is worth and stands by his convictions. He has been looked over for several years by the NBA because of his opinion on several issues. I am glad that Sec. Clinton chose him for this position. He has so much to offer to the world. Congratulations Mr. Kareem Abdul-Jabber.

In a move to engage young people worldwide, Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton has named Kareem Abdul-Jabbar as a global cultural ambassador.

The NBA Hall of Famer and all-time scoring leader will promote the importance of education, social and racial tolerance, cultural understanding and using sports as a means of empowerment.

His appointment was announced Wednesday by the State Department.

"It's a great honor and I'm thrilled that they see me as the person that could get this done," he said in a phone interview.

The 64-year-old said he remembers a similar program under President John F. Kennedy where speakers came to his school in Harlem.

"So now I get to follow in the footsteps of one my heroes," he said.

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