Los Angeles Lakers legend Kareem Abdul-Jabbar has received his first Emmy nomination for narrating the “Black Patriots: Heroes of the Revolution” documentary. The 72nd Emmy Awards gala is scheduled take place on Sep. 20 at Staples Center.
The History channel production focuses on the Black heroes of the American Revolution who played a crucial role in the fight for U.S. independence including Crispus Attucks and James Armistead Lafayette.
Despite his nomination in the “Outstanding Narrator” category, Abdul-Jabbar also co-produced the hour-long documentary and appeared in it. He revealed his personal journey of discovery while studying the importance of the esteemed African Americans in the battle for freedom.