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The My History Lives Here Black History Month series continues with the Muhammad Ali Center in Louisville, Kentucky — a cultural and educational institution dedicated to preserving the life and legacy of one of the most influential athletes and activists in history.
Opened in 2005 in Ali’s hometown, the center celebrates not only his legendary boxing career — including his three heavyweight titles — but also his humanitarian work, civil rights advocacy, and refusal to be silenced during the Vietnam War. Ali’s decision in 1967 to refuse induction into the U.S. Army, citing religious beliefs and opposition to the war, remains one of the most defining acts of protest in sports history.
Through interactive exhibits and multimedia storytelling, the Muhammad Ali Center highlights Ali’s core principles: confidence, conviction, dedication, respect, and giving. It explores how his voice outside the ring proved just as powerful as his performance inside it.
As part of My History Lives Here, BIN is spotlighting institutions like the Muhammad Ali Center that preserve not just achievement, but purpose. Ali was more than a champion. He was a movement.
Because Black history isn’t just about greatness. It’s about impact. And it lives here.
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