‘Service is the rent we pay’: Muhammad Ali remembered 10 years on
Summary
Muhammad Ali is being honored 10 years after his death with a global “Day of Compassion” organized by the Muhammad Ali Center in Louisville. His widow, Lonnie Ali, said he was more than a boxing champion; he was a leader in kindness, civil rights, and service to others.Key Facts
- Muhammad Ali died on June 3, 2016, after battling Parkinson’s disease.
- The Muhammad Ali Center in Louisville is leading a global Day of Compassion on the anniversary of his death.
- Ali was a three-time heavyweight boxing champion and won Olympic gold in 1960.
- He became known for speaking out about civil rights and opposition to the Vietnam War in the 1960s.
- Lonnie Ali said Muhammad Ali believed in serving others as a way to repay life’s debt.
- The Day of Compassion aims to encourage people to volunteer and care for others annually.
- Lonnie Ali criticized efforts to weaken the 1965 Voting Rights Act and called for political leaders to act with compassion.
- Ali’s image now appears on a U.S. postage stamp, reflecting his lasting impact beyond sports.
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