Bibliograph

Magic Johnson, basketball legend, entrepreneur, and HIV/AIDS activist, by Diane Dakers

Type

Label

Magic Johnson, basketball legend, entrepreneur, and HIV/AIDS activist, by Diane Dakers

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references and index

resource.biographical

individual biography

Illustrations

illustrations

Index

index present

Intended audience

1090L, Lexile

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

Magic Johnson

Nature of contents

bibliography

Oclc number

953576421

Responsibility statement

by Diane Dakers

Series statement

Crabtree groundbreaker biographies

Sub title

basketball legend, entrepreneur, and HIV/AIDS activist

Summary

Throughout his life, basketball superstar Earvin Magic Johnson has met both challenges and opportunities with perseverance and leadership. Dubbed "Magic," Johnson blazed a spectacular career in basketball. His play with the Los Angeles Lakers as point guard alongside center Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, as well as his epic rivalry with the Boston Celtics forward Larry Bird, marked a legendary era in the NBA. In 1991, Magic announced he had tested positive for HIV, a virus that can lead to the life-threatening disease AIDS, and was retiring from basketball. Little was known then about HIV/AIDS and its prevention. His declaration shocked the public but succeeded in putting a familiar and much-admired face on a disease that was shrouded in fear and prejudice. Magic Johnson's legacy includes his inspirational work as an advocate for the prevention of HIV and the still-incurable disease AIDS through his own foundation, which provides programs for HIV/AIDS education and prevention, including testing and safe sex practices

Target audience

juvenile

Classification