MUHAMMAD AliMUHAMMAD AliBy Henry Burke and Yixing Du

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BiographyBiography

Born in Louisville, Kentucky on January 17, 1942;

Cassius Marcellus Clay, changed his name to Muhammad Ali after converting to Islam;

He won first Boxing champion in 1967 He was drafted to fight in Vietnam but refused He lost boxing title and was charged for

refusing induction Although he did not serve a prison sentence, he

was unable to box for three years He then became a pacifist and racial activist

Quotes from Ali about RascismQuotes from Ali about Rascism

“Hating people because of their color is wrong. And it doesn't matter which color does the hating. It's just plain wrong”

“Cassius Clay is a slave name. I didn't choose it and I don't want it. I am Muhammad Ali, a free name - it means beloved of God - and I insist people use it when people speak to me and of me.  "

Quotes from Ali about the Quotes from Ali about the Vietnam WarVietnam War

"War is against the teachings of the Holy Qur'an. I'm not trying to dodge the draft. We are not supposed to take part in no wars unless declared by Allah or The Messenger. We don't take part in Christian wars or wars of any unbelievers."

  "Why should they ask me to put on a uniform and go 10,000 miles from home and drop bombs and bullets on brown people while so-called Negro people in Louisville are treated like dogs? "

Ali and Vietnam WarAli and Vietnam War

Ali and Vietnam War

Why is Ali a leader?Why is Ali a leader?

Muhammad Ali is a leader because he stood up for what he believed in, even when he knew the harsh consequences that would follow.

We think that is what makes a leader who he/she is, not just being someone who always says yes to everything, but who will take a stand even in tough times.

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