We All Want to Change the World: My Journey Through Social Justice Movements from the 1960s to Today

We All Want to Change the World: My Journey Through Social Justice Movements from the 1960s to Today - Hardcover

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We All Want to Change the World: My Journey Through Social Justice Movements from the 1960s to Today - Hardcover

We All Want to Change the World: My Journey Through Social Justice Movements from the 1960s to Today - Hardcover

by Kareem Abdul-Jabbar , Raymond Obstfeld
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Book Overview

by Kareem Abdul-Jabbar (Author), Raymond Obstfeld (Author)

A sweeping look back at the protest movements that changed America from activist and NBA legend Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, with personal and historical insights into lessons they can teach us today

"A compelling case for standing up for justice at a time when everything, it seems, is on the line."--Henry Louis Gates, Jr.

For many, it can feel like change takes too long, and it might seem that we have not moved very far. But political activist Kareem Abdul-Jabbar believes that public protest is a vital part of affecting change, even if that change doesn't come "right now."

In We All Want to Change the World, he examines the activism of people of all ages, ethnicities, and socio-economic backgrounds that helped change America, documenting events from the Free Speech Movement through the movement for civil rights, the fight for women's and LGBTQ rights, and, of course, the protests against the Vietnam War. At a time in our history when we are witnessing protests across campuses, within the labor movement, and following the killing of George Floyd, Abdul-Jabbar reminds us that protests are a lifeblood of our history:

"Protest movements, even peaceful ones, are never popular at first. . . . But there is a reason protest gatherings have been so frequent throughout history: They are effective. The United States exists because of them."

Part history lesson and part personal reminiscences of his own activism, We All Want to Change the World will resonate with anyone who recognizes the need for social change and is willing to do the work to make it happen.

Author Biography

Kareem Abdul-Jabbar is one of the greatest basketball players of all time as well as a committed social justice champion and award-winning writer. He is the New York Times bestselling author of seventeen books, an award-winning documentary producer, and a twice Emmy-nominated narrator. He is the recipient of the Presidential Medal of Freedom, The Lincoln Medal, The Rosa Parks Award, the U.C. Presidential Medal, and Harvard University's W. E. B. Dubois Medal of Courage. He holds nine honorary doctorate degrees and is a U.S. Cultural Ambassador. Currently, Abdul-Jabbar serves as the chairman of Skyhook Foundation, bringing educational STEM opportunities to underserved communities.

Raymond Obstfeld is an American novelist, screenwriter and non-fiction writer. He teaches creative writing at Orange Coast College.
Number of Pages: 320
Dimensions: 1.2 x 9.2 x 6.3 IN
Publication Date: May 13, 2025
ISBN9780593735107
Author Kareem Abdul-Jabbar , Raymond Obstfeld
PublisherCrown Publishing Group (NY)
GenreBiography, History, and Education
FormatHardcover
PublishedMay 2025
LanguageENG- English
Pages320
Weight1.0 lb
Target AudienceAdults
Print SizeStandard Print

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About Raymond Obstfeld
Raymond Obstfeld is a poet, novelist, screenwriter, and nonfiction writer. He has coauthored several books with Kareem Abdul-Jabbar and has published over fifty books of his own. He teaches creative writing at Orange Coast College.

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