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Cave Hill Cemetery: Memories of Muhammad Ali

From June 4 - June 10, Cave Hill Cemetery will be offering FREE commemorative, limited-edition postcards celebrating the legacy of Muhammad Ali. While you're here, visit the Greatest's final resting place and leave a personal message to Louisville's Famous Son. Event Location: Cave Hill Cemetery 701 Baxter Ave Louisville, Kentucky

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Cellar Door Chocolates

Cellar Door Chocolates will be selling "I Am Ali" chocolate boxing gloves. Two piece package for $4. Event Location:Ā  1201 Story Ave Suite 109 Louisville, Kentucky 40206 601A South 4th Street Louisville, 40202 Event Date/Time: June 1-9, 2018 10:00 am - 6:00 pm Event Contact Information: http://www.cellardoorchocolates.com cellardoorchocolates.tarah@gmail.com (502) 561-2940

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Soul Cleanse Yoga

He was one of the greatest inside of the ring, but that was just one part of Muhammad Ali’s legacy. Join us on Wednesday June 6th for the Muhammad Ali 6 Core Principle Yoga Flow class as an official event of the Muhammad Ali Festival. Six of Louisville’s leading yoga

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Sixth Annual Muhammad Ali Humanitarian Awards to Showcase Evening of Greatness: Awardees, Presenters, and Entertainment Reinforce Theme of Impact

Entertainment Lineup to include:Ā  CJ Vanston, Michael Fitzpatrick, Carly Johnson, IMAJ and Tom Strahle Awardees, Host, and Presenters Previously Released for Thursday, September 20th Event in Louisville, KY; Tickets Sales End Today LOUISVILLE, Kentucky (September 10, 2018) — The Muhammad Ali Humanitarian Awards honor and celebrate individuals who, like Muhammad

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ā€œI Am Aliā€ Festival Celebrating Legacy of ā€œThe Greatestā€

To Debut in Muhammad Ali’s Hometown in 2017LOUISVILLE, Kentucky (October 13, 2016) — Louisville will host a 10-day festival in 2017 celebrating the legacy of native son and global humanitarian Muhammad Ali.The ā€œI Am Aliā€ festival July 5-15th will include local arts and cultural groups, performances and events – along

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Black History Month Programming

A new digital exhibit, "Training the Greatest: The Story of Ali and Dundee" will launch on the Ali Center’s digital museum on February 1stĀ to honor the ten-year passing ofĀ Muhammad Ali’s beloved trainer Angelo Dundee. The new digital exhibitĀ focuses on the relationship between Muhammad and Angelo, both in and outside of

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Complete List of Muhammad Ali Humanitarian Award Recipients and Presenters Announced – Includes A-List Celebrities

Bruno Mars benefit concert kicks off week of celebration before Muhammad Ali Humanitarian AwardsThe Muhammad Ali Center is proud to announce the award recipients for its second annual Muhammad Ali Humanitarian Awards to take place on Saturday, September 27 at the Louisville Marriott Downtown. The Muhammad Ali Humanitarian Awards, presented

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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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Global Programs

Ā Sports DiplomacyIn 2016, the Ali Center partnered with the U.S. Department of State and the U.S. Embassy in Astana on a two-part sport diplomacy and character development program for Kazakhstan youth.Ā  In March, the MAC conducted a comprehensive character development and leadership training for a delegation of youth boxers and

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Ecumenical Memorial Service Planned to Pay Tribute to Muhammad Ali’s Legacy

Service to Take Place at Ali Center PlazaTo Occur on June 3rd, The One Year Anniversary of Ali’s PassingSix-Week ā€œI Am Aliā€ Festival to begin same dayĀ LOUISVILLE, Kentucky (May 30, 2017) — A multi-denominational memorial service on the Ali Center Plaza will take place on Saturday, June 3rd, from 8—9

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