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

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Third Annual International Mentoring Day Highlights the Power of Mentoring in Honor of Muhammad Ali’s Legacy

Special Admission Pricing for Mentors/Mentees January 15-21LOUISVILLE, Kentucky (January 12, 2018) — The National Mentoring Partnership and the Muhammad Ali Center are proud to announce the Third Annual International Mentoring Day on January 17, 2018—the date which would have been the 76th birthday of boxing legend and global humanitarian Muhammad

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Ali Center Launches New Digital Museum and Archives as Part of Ali Festival

First Online Exhibit Entitled “Ali and Neiman: A Friendship in Art” Launched Today in Recognition of What Would Have Been LeRoy Neiman’s 100th Birthday Digital Archives Will Expand Global Reach of Ali Center’s Collection In Partnership with HistoryIT and Made Possible Through IMLS Grant For the first time ever, the

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Statement from Donald Lassere, President and CEO, Muhammad Ali Center

LOUISVILLE, Kentucky (June 4, 2016) — “On behalf everyone associated with the Muhammad Ali Center and everyone in the Louisville community who loved Muhammad, we want to express our deepest sympathies to his wife, Lonnie, and Muhammad’s entire family. “His wife, Lonnie once said, that Muhammad belongs to the world.

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Louisville Orchestra’s Teddy Abrams to Perform Muhammad Ali Tribute

LOUISVILLE, Kentucky (June 5, 2016) — The Muhammad Ali Center wishes to express its deepest sympathies and heartfelt condolences to Lonnie and the Muhammad Ali family and friends. In order to reinforce the Ali Center’s role in the community as a “gathering place,” the Ali Center is proud to announce

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Muhammad Ali Center and Metro United Way Partner on Second Annual “Greatest Giveback” to Mark Muhammad Ali’s Birthday and Honor his Legacy of Service

Two-week Initiative Designed to “TKO” the Needs in our Community Online and At Home Projects Available for Health and Safety LOUISVILLE, KY (January 8, 2021) — The Muhammad Ali Center and Metro United Way are partnering on the second annual The Greatest Give Back initiative, a service project that honors Muhammad Ali’s birthday

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Remo Tulliani Donates Courting Kings Proceeds to Muhammad Ali Center

$25 From Every $200 Book Sold Will Be Donated To The Center New York, NY – November 29th, 2017 – Renowned accessories designer and author of Courting Kings, Remo Tulliani, is happy to announce that $25.00 from each Courting Kings book sold on Tulliani.com until the end of 2017 will be

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2015 Youth Rights Conference: Race to Equality

Annual Event Co-Sponsored by ACLU of Kentucky, Muhammad Ali Center Set for SaturdayLOUISVILLE, Kentucky … Registration is open for the 2015 Youth Rights Conference (YRC) sponsored by The American Civil Liberties Union of Kentucky and the Muhammad Ali Center. The annual conference is FREE (includes snacks and lunch) and open

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Internship Programs

Learning OpportunitiesWork with Vestige curators and educators and gain experience in the museum field.Learn about our mission, collections, and organizational systemsGain practical and theoretical training in museum workContemplate the role of museums in contemporary societyWork closely with a member of the Vestige staffAttend curator talks and a weekly lecture series

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New Derby Event: All-Star Culinary Kickoff at the Ali Center

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE                                        CONTACT: Lindsay RossApril 5, 2017                                                               lindsayr@vegagroup.com, 504-258-2475 Inaugural Culinary Kickoff is off to the races in Louisville:All-Star Celebrity Chefs Come Together to Raise Funds for the Muhammad Ali CenterThursday, May 4, 2017 Featuring celebrity chefs Todd English (PBS’ Food Trip with Todd English), Beau MacMillan (Food

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