Barnum & Bailey Circus Ringmaster Johnathan Lee Iverson to Visit Ali Center

Circus Ringmaster to inspire the next generation of leaders in collaboration with the Muhammad Ali Center In the spirit of “The Greatest” Muhammad Ali and the “Legends” theme for this year’s Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus, Ringmaster Johnathan Lee Iverson will inspire youth to create a legendary life.

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The Muhammad Ali Center and Filson Historical Society Present “Double V”

Play Explores the WWII American Black Press, Based on Career of Louisville Defender NewsmanJoin the Muhammad Ali Center and Filson Historical Society for a presentation of “Double V,” a 25-minute docudrama written by playwright and director Larry Muhammad, a former Courier-Journal reporter. The play is based on the career of

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Legendary Host Dick Cavett to attend Special Screening of “Ali & Cavett: The Tale of the Tapes” on November 1st at the Muhammad Ali Center

Tickets Available on Alicenter.org LOUISVILLE, Kentucky (October 15, 2018) — The Muhammad Ali Center will host a screening of the new documentary “Ali & Cavett: The Tale of the Tapes” on Thursday, November 1st at 5:30 p.m. in the Center’s auditorium. Light refreshments will be available at 5:30 p.m. and

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A Note on Religious Diversity

By Thomas Hauser Twenty years ago, I had a long conversation with George Foreman about religion. George became a born-again Christian in 1977 and an ordained minister in 1978. “Good is good, whether or not one believes in Jesus,” George told me. “To be good is to be saved.” On

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The Ali Center teams up with APH to expand accessibility

Indoor Explorer allows people who are blind or visually impaired to navigate buildings LOUISVILLE, Ky. (July 18, 2018) – The first of Muhammad Ali’s six core principles is confidence. Through a recent partnership with American Printing House for the Blind (APH), the Muhammad Ali Center is ensuring people who are

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2016 Youth Rights Conference: My New Kentucky Home Annual Event

Co-Sponsored by ACLU of Kentucky, Muhammad Ali Center on March 5LOUISVILLE, Kentucky (February 25, 2016) — The 10th annual Youth Rights Conference (YRC), sponsored by the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) of Kentucky and the Muhammad Ali Center, will be held Saturday, March 5, from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

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Muhammad Ali Center Invites the Public to Celebrate “Days of Greatness” Events

“Days of Greatness” Lead up to Second Annual Muhammad Ali Humanitarian Awards to take place on Saturday September 27; Includes Presentation and Film by Academy Award-Winning Director Leon GastAs the second annual Muhammad Ali Humanitarian Awards presented by YUM! Brands Foundation draws closer, the Muhammad Ali Center will be celebrating

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FUSION to Serve as Exclusive Media Partner for The Muhammad Ali Humanitarian Awards

Date Set for September 17, 2016 in Louisville, KentuckyLOUISVILLE, Kentucky (April 20, 2016) — The Muhammad Ali Center today announced that FUSION will serve as the exclusive media partner for the 2016 Muhammad Ali Humanitarian Awards. FUSION is a multi-platform media company that champions a diverse, inclusive America with content

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Citywide “I Am Ali” Festival Kicks Off on June 1st at Muhammad Ali Appreciation Night with the Louisville Bats Baseball Team

Concludes with Closing Celebration, Presented by HorseShoe Southern Indiana on June 10th at Muhammad Ali Center More than 50 community events planned LOUISVILLE, Kentucky (May 22, 2018) — The citywide second annual “I Am Ali” Festival kicks off on Friday, June 1st with a Muhammad Ali Appreciation Night at Slugger

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Bluegrass Harley-Davidson to Display Muhammad Ali Custom-Made Orange County Chopper

Last chance for the public to see chopper for several months til Ali Center renovations are completeLOUISVILLE, Kentucky (January 5, 2018) — Bluegrass Harley-Davidson and the Muhammad Ali Center are happy to announce a unique collaboration that will allow Harley-Davidson customers, cycle enthusiasts and Ali fans the opportunity to show

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