Person · 1942–2016
Muhammad Ali
Three-time heavyweight champion who became a global icon of Black pride, faith, and principled protest.
A symbol of [[black-power]] and conscience in [[black-sports]].
"The Greatest" backed his dazzling boxing with conviction: he changed his name, embraced Islam, and refused induction into the Vietnam draft — sacrificing his title and prime years for his beliefs. He became one of the most recognized and admired people on earth.
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Drawn History: The Story of Muhammad Ali
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