Jun 10 Community Photos From The Third Annual ‘Ali Week’ Ali Week wrapped up over the weekend. Check out these photos from some of the events honoring Louisville's most famous native son. By Staff Jun 10 Community Photos From The Third Annual 'Ali Week' Staff
May 31 Community ‘Ali Week’ Begins Saturday In Louisville Since Ali’s death in 2016, the Ali Center has hosted events throughout the first week of June to mark his passing and remember his life. By Jewél Jackson May 31 Community 'Ali Week' Begins Saturday In Louisville Jewél Jackson
Jan 16 Community Louisville International Airport To Be Renamed In Honor Of Muhammad Ali Officials expect the bulk of rebranding and signage changes at the airport won’t take place until June — during the "I Am Ali" festival. By Kyeland Jackson Jan 16 Community Louisville International Airport To Be Renamed In Honor Of Ali Kyeland Jackson
Aug 31 Arts and Culture Why Ali Is Not Likely To Replace The Castleman Statue We asked what Louisvillians would like to see in place of the John Breckinridge Castleman statue in the Cherokee Triangle, and many gave the same answer: Muhammad Ali. By Ashlie Stevens Aug 31 Arts and Culture Why Ali Is Not Likely To Replace The Castleman Statue Ashlie Stevens
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