Muhammad Ali: A Well-Known Boxer And Civil Rights Activist
Muhammad Ali is a well-known boxer and civil rights activist. He was born on January 17, 1942 as Cassius Marcellus Clay, Jr.. Clay started boxing at the age of 12. In 1960, he won the gold medal as a light heavyweight boxer. In 1964, he became the heavyweight champion.
After his heavyweight title win, he converted to Islam and changed his name to Muhammad Ali. As a member of the Nation of Islam, alongside Malcolm X, he fought for equality and civil rights for minorities. Two years later, the United States began drafting men for the Vietnam War. As a muslim, Muhammad Ali refused to be drafted for religious reasons along with the principle of non-agression. He is even quoted saying, “Why should me and other so-called ‘negroes’ go 10,000
After his heavyweight title win, he converted to Islam and changed his name to Muhammad Ali. As a member of the Nation of Islam, alongside Malcolm X, he fought for equality and civil rights for minorities. Two years later, the United States began drafting men for the Vietnam War. As a muslim, Muhammad Ali refused to be drafted for religious reasons along with the principle of non-agression. He is even quoted saying, “Why should me and other so-called ‘negroes’ go 10,000