UofL to Honor Muhammad Ali with Inaugural Grawemeyer Spirit Award
Public is Invited to September 17 CeremonyLOUISVILLE, Kentucky – The University of Louisville will pay tribute to Muhammad Ali in a free, public ceremony Sept. 17 as the legendary boxer and humanitarian receives the inaugural Grawemeyer Spirit Award.The prize marks the 30th anniversary of the Grawemeyer Awards and will be
Muhammad Ali Center to Temporarily Close Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19) Pandemic
Critical Measure to Secure Safety and Health of Employees, Visitors, and the Community at Large; Interim Operations Plan in Place The Muhammad Ali Center announced today that it will close temporarily in response to the Coronavirus pandemic. The Center takes seriously the health and safety of the global and local
SHINING A LIGHT: WOMEN’S FIGHT FOR THE RIGHT Call for Submissions
The Muhammad Ali Center is already gearing up for our 7th annual Shining a Light Photography Contest and Exhibition. On June 4, 1919, Congress passed the 19th amendment. In 2020 and in support of the Frazier History Museum’s initiative and the city of Louisville, the Muhammad Ali Center will host Shining a Light:
Ali Stingrays Swimmer Scholar Program Provides College Readiness Support and Competitive Swimming Skills for Students of Color
Muhammad Ali Center partners with Trident Swim Foundation with support from ESPN, Inc.to supply tools and resources for swimming and academic success Pilot Program Already Showing Student Progress and Community Impact Today, the Muhammad Ali Center and Trident Swim Foundation, announce the launching of the Ali Stingrays Swimmer Scholar Program.
Muhammad Ali Center Partners with Love the Hungry for Service Project Honoring Ali’s Birthday
**Edit: Due to Weather, this has been postponed until February** Staff to Participate in Meal-Packing Project on January 17thLOUISVILLE, Kentucky (January 16, 2018) — In honor of what would have been Muhammad Ali’s 76th birthday, the Muhammad Ali Center staff, Youth Programs, and Board of Directors are partnering with Love the
DERBY FESTIVAL STEPS INTO THE RING WITH MUHAMMAD ALI CENTER FOR 2020 ROAD RACES SPECIAL REGISTRATION DEALS START SEPT. 25 The 2020 Humana Kentucky Derby Festival miniMarathon and Marathon are shaping up to be “the greatest” races yet. For the first time, the Festival is partnering with the Muhammad Ali
Muhammad Ali Welcomes Prince Charles and Wife Camilla to His Hometown of Louisville
Statement Read by Mayor Fischer at the Harmony and Health Initiative LuncheonLOUISVILLE, Kentucky… Today Muhammad Ali sent a warm “Welcome to Louisville” message to Prince Charles and his wife Camilla who are visiting the city as part of a multiple-day trip to the states. The statement from Ali, which was read
Muhammad Ali Center Welcomes Margeaux Gray as Its Next Daughters of Greatness Speaker
Gray will speak on Friday, June 3rdLOUISVILLE, Kentucky (May 13, 2016) — The Muhammad Ali Center is proud to announce its upcoming Daughters of Greatness speaker: Margeaux Gray. Gray will speak at the Center on Friday, June 3rd. The event will begin with a hot breakfast at 8:30 a.m. and
Muhammad Ali Center Partners with Roo’s Wish to host “Choose to be a Champion”
A Free Motivational Program and Dinner to Benefit 200 Foster Children and their Families Registration is Easy The Muhammad Ali Center is partnering with Roo’s Wish to host ‘Choose to be a Champion’ on Thursday, August 1st, 2019 from 5:00pm to 7:00pm. The event is to benefit the lives of
Muhammad Ali Center Re-Opens to the Public on Thursday, April 1st
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