In a typical history book, black Americans are mentioned in the context of slavery or civil rights. There's so much more to the story. (Kareem Abdul-Jabbar)

In a typical history book, black Americans are mentioned in the context of slavery or civil rights. There's so much more to the story.

Kareem Abdul-Jabbar

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