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On the Shoulders of Giants
Book • 2007
In 'On the Shoulders of Giants,' Kareem Abdul-Jabbar and Raymond Obstfeld delve into the Harlem Renaissance, a pivotal cultural, literary, and artistic movement from 1920 to 1940.
The book highlights the significant contributions of figures such as W.E. B.
Du Bois, Marcus Garvey, Zora Neale Hurston, Langston Hughes, Duke Ellington, and Louis Armstrong.
Abdul-Jabbar shares his own experiences and how the Harlem Renaissance influenced his life, intertwining his passions for basketball and jazz with the rich history of the era.
The book highlights the significant contributions of figures such as W.E. B.
Du Bois, Marcus Garvey, Zora Neale Hurston, Langston Hughes, Duke Ellington, and Louis Armstrong.
Abdul-Jabbar shares his own experiences and how the Harlem Renaissance influenced his life, intertwining his passions for basketball and jazz with the rich history of the era.
