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Muhammad Ali: Social Justice and Civil Rights Icon
By University of Louisville Library — 2021
Muhammad Ali’s advocacy for racial justice began with his awareness and experience of racism and white supremacy in Louisville, Kentucky. His dedication to his boxing career was accompanied by his profound conviction that he had a greater purpose. He consistently challenged white supremacy, racism, segregation, and U.S. hegemony.
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