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Unapologetic: Dr. Yusef Salaam

A program dedicated to amplifying voices and stories of individuals, like Muhammad Ali, who are unapologetically changing the world for the better.
Happening
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Daughters of Greatness: Pashtana Durrani

Pashtana is an Afghan human rights activist and community development expert whose focus is girls’ education.
Fri 11/22/2024
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Portraits in Faith: Seeing The Other

Creating conversations through portraits around how humanity sees each other.
Opens June 1, 2024
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Community Free Day

Enjoy free admission to the Muhammad Ali Center during our Community Free Day on Juneteenth.
Wed 06/19/2024
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Portraits in Faith: Seeing The Other Opening Day

Public opening for our new temporary exhibit in partnership with Portraits in Faith.
Sat 06/01/2024
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Shining a Light: Women in Sports

This year's annual photography contest serves as a celebration of the pursuit of equality, empowerment, and excellence in women's sports.
Until January 20, 2025
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Daughters of Greatness: Marissa Castellanos

Marissa Castellanos is Founder and Director of The Coterie, providing technical assistance and resources relating to anti-human trafficking.
Fri 09/13/2024
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Daughters of Greatness: Whitney Austin

Whitney cofounded Whitney/Strong with her husband, an organization focused on finding common ground to end gun violence.
Fri 06/07/2024
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Daughters of Greatness: Yvette Gentry

Gentry has been serving as the Director of Resident and Community Safety for LDG Development since July 2022.
Fri 04/12/2024
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Empowering Dyslexic Thinking in Kentucky

Join Made By Dyslexia and the Muhammad Ali Center to ignite powerful change through dyslexic thinking.
Thu 03/21/2024
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Daughters of Greatness: Laura Douglas

Laura Douglas is a highly respected leader from Louisville in corporate, legal, education, and social justice communities.
Fri 02/16/2024
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Community Free Day

Enjoy free admission to the Muhammad Ali Center during our Community Free Day this April.
Sat 04/06/2024
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Legacy Youth Summit (Youth Rights Conference)

High school students can learn about social issues and making change in this FREE conference hosted by the Muhammad Ali Council of Students.
Sat 03/23/2024
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Muhammad Ali's Birthday

Celebrate Muhammad Ali's Birthday at the Ali Center!
Wed 01/17/2024
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Community Free Day

Enjoy free admission to the Muhammad Ali Center for Martin Luther King Jr. Day.
Mon 01/15/2024
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Teaching Black History in KY: Professional Development Workshop

The Muhammad Ali Center and the Association for Teaching Black History in Kentucky are hosting a free Professional Development Workshop on MLK ...
Mon 01/15/2024
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Artist in Action: Nikki Douglas

Join us for our FREE Artist in Action event featuring Louisville artist Nikki Douglas from the We Don't Wither exhibition.
Sat 10/28/2023
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Artist in Action: Morgan McGill

Join us for our FREE Artist in Action event featuring Louisville artist Morgan McGill from the We Don't Wither exhibition.
Sat 09/30/2023
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Muhammad Ali Humanitarian Awards 2023

The 10th annual Muhammad Ali Humanitarian Awards will take place Saturday, November 4, and boasts another esteemed panel of honorees.
Sat 11/04/2023
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Daughters of Greatness: Lonita Baker

Attorney Lonita Baker champions legal equality and represented Breonna Taylor’s family in their landmark settlement with Louisville.
Fri 06/02/2023
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Daughters of Greatness: Betty Winston Baye

Journalist Betty Winston Baye’s contributions to black storytelling in and out of Muhammad Ali's hometown make her a Daughter of Greatness.
Fri 04/14/2023
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Daughters of Greatness: Deborah Douglas

Acclaimed author Debroah Douglas is celebrated for creating the first-ever travel guide to follow the official Civil Rights trail in the South.
Fri 03/17/2023
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Daughters of Greatness: Linda Sarsour

The Ali Center recognizes Linda Sarsour, Until Freedom co-founder, for her advocacy for justice and police reform in Louisville and beyond.
Sat 02/11/2023
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Daughters of Greatness: Adria Johnson

The Muhammad Ali Center is honoring a leader in the Louisville community and friend of the Center, Adria Johnson. Johnson currently serves as ...
Fri 11/17/2023
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Daughters of Greatness: Dr. Helene Gayle

Dr. Gayle embodies everything a Daughter of Greatness can be. She is being honored for her leadership at Spelman College, the Bill & Melinda ...
Fri 09/15/2023
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We Don't Wither

A showcase of local women artists whose work explores the intersection of art and activism.
Closed December 18, 2023
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Shining a Light: Women in Prison

This year, the annual photography contest presents the unique effects of incarceration on women.
Closed January 8, 2024
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Train with Ali

Test your boxing skills in a recreation of the Champ’s Deer Lake training camp.
Permanent Exhibit
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All Ali, All the Time

Grab a ringside seat to watch some of Muhammad Ali’s most famous fights.
Permanent Exhibit
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“The Greatest” Timeline

Relive the triumphs and drama of Muhammad Ali’s unparalleled boxing career.
Permanent Exhibit
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Six Core Principles

Explore and reflect on the set of six values that guided Muhammad Ali’s life.
Permanent Exhibit
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Lighting the Way

Watch Ali lighting the Olympic cauldron and see his torch from this captivating appearance.
Permanent Exhibit

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