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The Ali Center is a Proud Nonprofit Partner of Juneteenth Unityfest!Saturday, June 19, 2021, 5:00 - 9:00 PM ET / 2:00 - 6:00 PM PTJUNETEENTH UNITYFEST is a national livestream event conceived by Grammy-nominated African-American artist Robert Randolph, that will bring together people of all backgrounds in a day of unity to commemorate and celebrate Juneteenth and Black culture with musical performances, inspiring remarks, films, comedy, storytelling, and appearances by civic leaders and influencers.
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5TH ANNUAL ALI FESTIVAL EVENTSFour More Days!
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Only Place in the World to see City of Ali Film Screenings in the TheaterHave Been Showing Throughout the Entirety of the Ali Festival, Still Time to Watch!At the heart of this year's Ali Festival has been community screenings of City of Ali, a documentary that captures some of the stories and events that occurred in Muhammad's hometown of Louisville, KY during the week between his passing on June 3, 2016, and his memorial, one week later. Showings of the documentary are taking place up through the last day of the Ali Festival, June 13th.
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There's Still a Chance to Catch the Ali Community Bus!Just as Muhammad Ali used to visit neighborhoods throughout his hometown, the Ali Community Bus has been delivering the spirit and love of Muhammad to the people. See where the bus is stopping next!
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Just Launched This Week!
The Ali Center's First-Ever Digital Museum and ArchivesThe digital museum and archives was launched in partnership with HistoryIT, and was made possible in part by the Institute of Museum and Library Services through a $50,000 grant. We're excited to make available items in our collection to online audiences everywhere.
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Muhammad & Leroy: A Friendship in Art Digital ExhibitIn recognition of Muhammad Ali and LeRoy Neiman’s longstanding friendship, and to commemorate what marked Mr. Neiman’s 100th birthday on June 8th, the Center launched Muhammad & LeRoy: A Friendship in Art digital exhibit.
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Photo courtesy of the LeRoy Neiman and Janet Byrne Neiman Foundation.
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There's still time to submit your work for the Youth Poetry & Art Contest!Deadline for Submissions is June 13th at 11:59pmPhoto courtesy of the Leroy Neiman and Janet Byrne Neiman Foundation. Artwork by Leroy Neiman.
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Ali Festival Eats & Treats
Muhammad Ali's Bread Pudding at The Galt HouseAvailable through June 13th!
Enjoy Muhammad Ali's favorite dessert from his own original recipe featured exclusively at the Galt House Hotel restaurants, Swizzle and Walker's Exchange. For each bread pudding sold, $1 will be donated to the Ali Center.
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Don't Forget "The Greatest" Gear
Available throughout the Ali Festival, and every day, a wide range of Muhammad Ali T-shirts, water bottles, keychains, boxing gloves, and other items that make great gifts or something nice for yourself. Get yours today at the Ali Center Retail Store or online here.
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Muhammad Ali Athletes & Social Change Forum Thursday, June 24, 2021
1:00-4:00pm, Virtual EventJoin us for our annual Muhammad Ali Athletes & Social Change Forum! This year's theme is "Collective Action and Amplifying the Political Power of Athletes and Sport." This year, we seek to give space and voice to collective action and the political power of athletes and sport. The Forum will focus on engaging sport to further equality and inclusion, using sport to promote justice and fight injustice, and mobilizing and organizing the political power of athletes and sport.
The Muhammad Ali Center Athletes and Social Change Forum is organized in collaboration with Eli Wolff of the Power of Sport Lab, and Dr. Mary Hums of the University of Louisville.
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Muhammad Ali Youth Programs Applications are Now Open!
Attention High School Students! Are you interested in carrying forth the legacy of Muhammad Ali through social justice, service to others, and youth leadership? Become a member of the Muhammad Ali Center's Youth Leadership Program and apply today.
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Events are Back!
Whether it is a wedding, professional conference, a catered reception, or a small meeting, the Muhammad Ali Center has a variety of options to meet your special event needs. Outdoor spaces available. If you have questions about COVID guidelines for events, please email sales@alicenter.org.
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The Muhammad Ali Center is a 501(c)(3) organization led by a volunteer Board of Directors made possible by the generosity of individual, corporate and foundation donors like you!
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