Expanded Muhammad Ali Festival in Louisville to Take Place June 4-13, 2021, to Encourage Unity and “Re-Birth” of the City
Festival to mark five year anniversary of Muhammad Ali’s passing Begins with Muhammad Ali Humanitarian Awards, concludes with Derby City Jazz Festival The annual Muhammad Ali Festival, a communitywide celebration that marks the anniversary of Muhammad Ali’s passing and celebrates his impactful legacy and love for Louisville, will take place
Bestselling Authors James Patterson and Kwame Alexander Launch ‘Becoming Muhammad Ali’ Children’s Book with 10/5 Event featuring Lonnie Ali
The writers will celebrate the release of their new book with a live virtual event hosted by Louisville’s Carmichael’s Bookstore, in partnership with the Muhammad Ali Center. Bestselling authors James Patterson and Kwame Alexander will celebrate the release of their new children’s book, Becoming Muhammad Ali, with a live virtual
Muhammad Ali Center Statement On Systematic Racism: Steps to Understanding, Progressing and Healing
The Muhammad Ali Center joins with all others who are sending out heartfelt empathy to the family of Breonna Taylor. In the Ali Center’s new Truth Be Told Exhibit, we reveal some of the draconian local, state and national policies that have allowed systemic racism to exist in this country
Muhammad Ali Center Announces Farah Pandith as First-Ever Muhammad Ali Global Peace Laureate
On United Nations International Day of Peace Today, on the United Nations International Day of Peace, the Muhammad Ali Center is proud to announce the appointment of Ms. Farah Pandith as its first-ever Muhammad Ali Global Peace Laureate, a distinction that will amplify Ali’s message of peace, respect, and mutual
The Muhammad Ali Center and Flyaway Books Co-Host “Believing in a Better World” with the Creators of For Beautiful Black Boys Who Believe in a Better World
Free Virtual Event on Sept. 23rd Celebrates New Picture Book and Helps Adults Talk with Children about Race and Racial Violence The Muhammad Ali Center and Flyaway Books will co-host “Believing in a Better World: Talking with Children about Race and Racial Violence” on Wednesday, September 23rd from 7-8:30pm ET.
‘Truth Be Told: The Policies that Impacted Black Lives’ New Exhibition Now Open at Muhammad Ali Center
Ties Together the Past with the Present in an Unconventional Way As the call for racial justice and equality in America is louder now than ever before, the Muhammad Ali Center has created an exhibition to educate and help others learn from the country’s past in order to foster a
Lonnie Ali, Muhammad Ali Center, and Dr. Muhammad Babar To Co-Host Communitywide Inter-Faith, Inclusive Prayer Service on Sunday
A Gathering for Compassion, Contemplation, Hope, and Healing Watch the full service HERE. WHAT: Compassion + Prayer = A Gathering for Hope and Healing A prayer service and community call to action: to pause, pray, unite, as we begin the process of healing our city, in the midst of the COVID pandemic,
Muhammad Ali Center Launches “I Am America” Racial Justice Virtual Programming Series
First of Three Programs Will Take Place on Wednesday, August 26th Named after Muhammad Ali’s famous quote, “I Am America. I am the part you won’t recognize,” the Muhammad Ali Center’s new virtual program series will be comprised of bold, courageous, and challenging conversations that tackle the topic of racial justice.
100 Years Later: The Collective Power of Women
Muhammad Ali Center and Metro United Way Team up to Present Online Program In observance this month of the 100 year anniversary of the ratification of the 19th amendment, women’s right to vote, the Muhammad Ali Center and Metro United Way have teamed up to present a virtual program called