Annual Ali Festival to Take Place in Louisville June 3-13

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.

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Heather Heyer to be Honored Posthumously as 2017 Muhammad Ali Humanitarian Awardee for Social Justice; Heyer’s Mother, Susan Bro, to Accept Award

Musical Entertainment includes IMAJ, The Paragon Project, CJ Vanston, Tom Strahle Tickets Available Through September 8th NOTE to Members of the Media:  The deadline for receiving media credential requests is Wednesday, September 13th. For more information and to fill out an online request, visit https://alicenter.org/awards/media-information/ LOUISVILLE, Kentucky (September 6, 2017) —

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Global Legacy of Muhammad Ali Honored by UPS Grant

$500,000 Gift to Fund Muhammad Ali center Education Programs to Foster New Generation of Leaders to Carry on Muhammad’s LegacyLOUISVILLE, Kentucky (June 20, 2016) — The Muhammad Ali Center today announced it has received a $500,000 grant from The UPS Foundation to honor the legacy of the late humanitarian, cultural

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Muhammad Ali Humanitarian Awardees Announced: Cindy Hensley McCain, Louis Gossett Jr., Jon Secada, Sheryl Lee Ralph to Top Awardee List

John Rosenberg from Prestonburg to Receive Kentucky Humanitarian AwardCraig Melvin of NBC News and MSNBC to Emcee the Event on September 17thin LouisvilleFUSION to Serve as Exclusive Media PartnerLOUISVILLE, Kentucky (August 23, 2016) — Philanthropist and businesswoman Cindy Hensley McCain will receive the prestigious Muhammad Ali Humanitarian Award for Lifetime

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Active Duty U.S. Military Personnel and Families Receive FREE Ali Center Admission thru Labor Day (September 7)

LOUISVILLE, Kentucky (June 10, 2015)… As a member of the Blue Star Museums program, the Muhammad Ali Center is proud to offer free admission to U.S. military active-duty personnel and up to five family members thru Labor Day, September 7. Military ID is required.Blue Star Museums is a collaboration among

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Brotherly Love :: A Kick-Off to Father’s Day Weekend

Ali Center Adds Additional Film Screening Due to Popular DemandFocuses on Challenges of Today’s Youth: Making Smart Decisions, Understanding Choices and ConsequencesSpecial Guests: Lil’ Romeo and Master PLOUISVILLE, Kentucky (June 15, 2015)… The Ali Center, Christopher 2X of Let the Kids Grow, the University of Louisville Hospital Trauma Center, two

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Muhammad Ali Center Named FlipKey.com’s 2016 “Top Family Attractions Worth Traveling For”

LOUISVILLE, Kentucky (February 23, 2016) — The Muhammad Ali Center was named Kentucky’s “Top Family Attractions Worth Traveling For” for 2016 by FlipKey, a TripAdvisor company. This annual award highlights the top family attraction in each of the 50 states. The article, and a complete list of the other winners,

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$5 February Returns for Four “Museum Row” Attractions

Frazier History Museum, Louisville Slugger Museum & Factory, the Muhammad Ali Center, and the Kentucky Center for the Performing Arts to offer $5 deals for localsLOUISVILLE, Kentucky (January 25, 2018) — The Muhammad Ali Center, Louisville Slugger Museum & Factory, Frazier History Museum, and the Kentucky Center for the Performing

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Two Louisville Legends Team Up for the Return of $5 February

Louisville Slugger Museum & Factory and the Muhammad Ali Center to offer $5 Admission for Locals   Louisville, KY (1-26-16) – Louisville Slugger Museum & Factory and the Muhammad Ali Center have partnered together to offer $5 admission at both attractions for Kentucky and Indiana residents throughout the month of February.“Louisville

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Michael J. Fox, Michael Lang, Mark Tewksbury, Amy Hehre, Dr. Mark Lynn, Among Honorees for Seventh Annual Muhammad Ali Humanitarian Awards on September 12th

Michael J. Fox, Michael Lang, Mark Tewksbury, Amy Hehre, Dr. Mark Lynn, Among Honorees for Seventh Annual Muhammad Ali Humanitarian Awards on September 12th ; 30 Years and Under Awardees Hail from Six Countries; Host for the Evening is Negin Farsad, Writer, Director, Actor, Social Justice Comedian; Other Presenters also Announced

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