Jun 14 Community LISTEN: Childhood Friends Share Memories Of Muhammad Ali, Stories Of Parkland In the hour-long discussion, three men who grew up with Ali describe what Parkland was like back then (vacant land, horses and fruit trees!) and their memories of Ali. By Erica Peterson Jun 14 Community LISTEN: Childhood Friends Share Memories Of Muhammad Ali Erica Peterson
Jun 8 Politics Trump Says He May Pardon Ali; Family Lawyer Says Champ Doesn’t Need It "The U.S Supreme Court overturned the conviction of Muhammad Ali in a unanimous decision in 1971. There is no conviction from which a pardon is needed," said Ali attorney Ron Tweel. By Associated Press Jun 8 Politics Trump Says He May Pardon Ali; Family Lawyer Says It's Unnecessary Associated Press
May 28 Community Second Annual ‘I Am Ali’ Festival Begins This Week The Muhammad Ali Center’s second “I Am Ali” Festival marking the two-year anniversary of Ali’s death will kick off this Friday, June 1. By Emma Collins May 28 Community Second Annual 'I Am Ali' Festival Begins This Week Emma Collins
Apr 5 Arts and Culture Coming Friday: ‘Stories Of Ali: Ali And The Nation’ On WFPL The hour-long conversation about the role of the Nation of Islam in the life of boxer and Louisville native Muhammad Ali was recorded live last month at the Ali Center. By Staff Apr 5 Arts and Culture Coming Friday: ‘Stories Of Ali: Ali And The Nation’ On WFPL Staff
Mar 25 Community ‘Stories Of Ali’ Aims To Show Subtle Side Of Boxing Legend’s Life The first lecture in the series explores Ali’s experiences with Islam, his religious conversion and his decision to devote much of his life to his faith. By Kyeland Jackson Mar 25 Community 'Stories Of Ali' Aims To Show Subtle Side Of Boxing Legend's Life Kyeland Jackson
Oct 4 Arts and Culture New Muhammad Ali Biography Reveals A Flawed Rebel Who Loved Attention "I don't think we do Ali any good by treating him as a saint," says biographer Jonathan Eig. By Dave Davies Oct 4 Arts and Culture New Muhammad Ali Biography Reveals A Flawed Rebel Who Loved Attention Dave Davies
Jul 21 Community Nonprofit Hopes To Revive Portland Gym Where Ali (Probably) Trained Located at 617 North 27th Street, the building was erected as a grocery store nearly a century ago. It eventually became a gym. By Kyeland Jackson Jul 21 Community Nonprofit Hopes To Revive Portland Gym Where Ali (Probably) Trained Kyeland Jackson
Jul 7 Sports LISTEN: Evander Holyfield On Muhammad Ali’s Enduring Legacy In—And Out—Of The Ring As a young man growing up in a tough Atlanta neighborhood, Evander Holyfield found inspiration in Muhammad Ali--both in and out of the ring. By Bill Burton Jul 7 Sports LISTEN: Evander Holyfield On Muhammad Ali's Enduring Legacy Bill Burton
Jun 2 Community ‘I Am Ali’ Festival Gives Louisville Boxers A Chance To Shine A year after Ali's death, the second annual “I Am Ali” Festival is a reminder of the champ's influence on Louisville's boxing community. By Kyeland Jackson Jun 2 Community ‘I Am Ali’ Festival Gives Louisville Boxers A Chance To Shine Kyeland Jackson
Feb 25 Politics Border Agents Ask Muhammad Ali’s Son: ‘Are You Muslim?’ Muhammad Ali's son, who bears the boxing great's name, was detained by immigration officials at a Florida airport and questioned about his ancestry and religion. By Bruce Schreiner, AP Feb 25 Politics Border Agents Ask Muhammad Ali's Son: 'Are You Muslim?' Bruce Schreiner, AP
Sep 16 Politics LISTEN: MSNBC’s Craig Melvin On Muhammad Ali, Social Protest The Muhammad Ali Humanitarian Awards take place on Saturday. And they’re sure to take a different tone than in past years, in part because of Ali’s death. By Stephen George Sep 16 Politics LISTEN: MSNBC's Craig Melvin On Muhammad Ali, Social Protest Stephen George
Aug 1 Community In Ali’s Honor, Schwinn Will Donate 100 Bikes To Louisville Kids Mayor Fischer said Monday Schwinn will give away bikes -- similar to one that Ali rode as a little boy -- to children in West Louisville. By Jacob Ryan Aug 1 Community Schwinn Will Donate 100 Bikes To Louisville Kids Jacob Ryan
Jul 18 Arts and Culture A Piece Of Forecastle 2016 Lives On At The Ali Center Several artists worked on a special painting at this year's festival -- a reimagination of the famous portrait of Ali boxing underwater. By Ashlie Stevens Jul 18 Arts and Culture A Piece Of Forecastle 2016 Lives On At The Ali Center Ashlie Stevens
Jun 28 Arts and Culture Interview: Buzzfeed’s Tracy Clayton On Ali, Race And Louisville Louisville native Tracy Clayton has gained national visibility as one of the hosts of Buzzfeed’s hit podcast “Another Round,” but her Kentucky roots are still strong. By Tara Anderson Jun 28 Arts and Culture Buzzfeed's Tracy Clayton On Ali, Race And Louisville Tara Anderson
Jun 20 Community Ali Center Gets $500,000 Gift From UPS Foundation The UPS Foundation is giving the Muhammad Ali Center $500,000 it says will go toward continuing Ali’s legacy through educational programs at the center. By Staff Jun 20 Community Ali Center Gets $500,000 Gift From UPS Foundation Staff