Muhammad Ali is most-widely known as a boxer whose fame began after winning a gold medal in the 1960 Olympics in Rome, but he is more than just a sports hero. Muhammad Ali was a prominent leader in the civil rights movement, a Nation of Islam convert that refused to retain his "slave name" Cassius Clay. He has devoted much of his life to helping the less-fortunate across the world, and the Muhammad Ali Center in Louisville, Kentucky was built to celebrate his admirable life and strength of character.
The Muhammad Ali Center is both a museum and a center for education and inspiration that was designed around the six values that have been most prominent in Ali's life: respect, confidence, conviction, dedication, giving, and spirituality. The center is focused on presenting the life and values of Louisville-born Muhammad Ali, but, more fully, it is designed to show visitors how Muhammad Ali's life and values can be used to develop love for others, community, and compassion. Overall, the Muhammad Ali Center is about making the most out of ourselves and our lives in every way.
