The Skyhook Foundation raises the academic aspirations of underserved youth by connecting them with mentors and athletes who develop books, films, & educational programs that teach children about important figures in U.S. History. As a Global Cultural Ambassador for the U.S. State Department, Mr. Abdul-Jabbar travels around the world to engage youth on the importance of education.

Consider being a sponsoring partner of the Skyhook Foundation. Your sponsorship will enable Skyhook Foundation to connect underserved youth to their history through the integration of Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Mathematics (STEAM) so they can stand “On the Shoulders of Giants.”

As a sponsor at a STEAM event, the Skyhook Foundation will honor the top innovator at your company by having Kareem Abdul-Jabbar recognize him/her for inspiring youth to be part of America’s competitive edge in innovation with a special “MVP” Award.

Kareem Abdul-Jabbar is considered by many fans and sportswriters to be the greatest basketball player of all time. The 7-foot-2 Hall of Fame center, famous for his indefensible skyhook, also dominated the NBA for 20 years. He not only captured the NBA’s MVP six times, was a 19-time All-Star, and set the NBA all-time records in nine categories — he also remains the NBA’s All-Time Leading Scorer, a record that may never be broken.

But as Kareem himself says, “I can do more than stuff a ball through a hoop; my greatest asset is mind”. And indeed he can. A lifelong passion for history led to his authoring seven best-selling books on various historical subjects. Kareem has in-depth knowledge of many subjects ranging from sports to history to jazz and film. He grew up under the two biggest media spotlights in the world (NY & LA) during the Civil Rights era — as quite literally the most visible black man in the country. This has given Kareem a unique perspective on America’s political and social landscape, and have led him to make a signifigant impact on the underserved youth of the  United States.