Festival to Mark Five Year Anniversary of Muhammad Ali’s Passing The Ali Festival, an annual event that marks the anniversary of Muhammad’s passing and celebrates his impactful legacy and love for Louisville, will take place June 3-13, the Ali Center announced today. Mr. Ali passed away on June 3rd, 2016.

Today, with the conviction of Derek Chauvin, justice was served for George Floyd. Muhammad Ali worked for decades to heal racial divides, to promote justice for all, and to alleviate racism, stereotypes, and hate. The Muhammad Ali Center calls for healing and unity in the wake of the jurors’ decision,

One-Hour Radio Special to be Released April 12 – the Beginning of Ramadan – With Public Radio Distribution from PRX There may be no other athlete (or individual) on the world’s stage whose life has been as heavily documented as Muhammad Ali’s. Yet for all the ways the legendary athlete

Temporary Exhibit Truth Be Told Extended Through February 27th, 2022  The Muhammad Ali Center will be re-opening to the public Thursday, April 1st, following a 3-1/2 month temporary closure due to the COVID19 pandemic. Hours of operation for visitors, including its retail store, will be from 12:00 noon – 5:00

First Woman, First Black Woman to Lead the Organization Will be Engaged in The Center’s Public Re-Opening on April 1st and The Muhammad Ali Festival in June Laura M. Douglas, the Ali Center’s Immediate Past Board Chair, and a member of its Board of Directors for a decade, has been

By Sway Batista The Muhammad Ali Center is a not for profit organization that is dedicated entirely toward the preservation of the Greatest of all time, Muhammad Ali. Along with preservation of Muhammad’s legacy, the Ali Center is an advocate and educator of social justice in all public spaces hosting

Relocating to his Hometown Roots Has Accepted Position as President and CEO of Chicago History Museum LOUISVILLE, KY (February 16, 2021) —Donald Lassere, President and CEO of the Muhammad Ali Center is stepping down from his leadership role after almost nine years and is relocating to his hometown of Chicago,

LOUISVILLE, KY (January 29, 2021) — Learning and celebrating Black History has never been more important than right now. To this end, the Muhammad Ali Center is pleased to announce that it will be one of just a handful of attractions around the country that was chosen for inclusion in

Presented Live from the Muhammad Ali Center on Martin Luther King, Jr. Day LOUISVILLE, KY (January 15, 2021) — Teaching Black History and Culture, an online workshop for Educators hosted by the Thomas D. Clark Foundation, will be presented live from the Muhammad Ali Center on Monday, January 18, Martin

Two-week Initiative Designed to “TKO” the Needs in our Community Online and At Home Projects Available for Health and Safety LOUISVILLE, KY (January 8, 2021) — The Muhammad Ali Center and Metro United Way are partnering on the second annual The Greatest Give Back initiative, a service project that honors Muhammad Ali’s birthday