Muhammad Ali Center

As we celebrate Juneteenth, the Muhammad Ali Center and the Association for Teaching Black History in Kentucky hosted our annual Keynote Speaker Program and Community Free Day, offering free admission to our exhibit space.

Muhammad Ali was a cultural force in the fight for civil rights in America. Through today's programming, the Ali Center proudly tells this story and inspires others to continue Ali's legacy.

📷: Dustin Vogt

Join us today for our special Juneteenth Community Free Day at the Ali Center today from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Enjoy free access to the Ali Center's exhibitions and learn more about Ali's legacy.

Get your free tickets here: https://bit.ly/49Z38WU

📷 : Ryan Armbrust

Happy Birthday Maryum May May Ali! 🎉 🎉

Please join us in wishing a happy birthday to Muhammad Ali's eldest daughter!

📷: Maryum Ali/Gene Kilroy

Celebrate unity and create community on Juneteenth at the Muhammad Ali Center.

Join our team and Association for Teaching Black History in Kentucky for a special keynote program starting at 8:30 a.m., followed by a Community Free Day offering reflection and honoring freedom.

Get your tickets here: https://alicenter.org/events/juneteenth-celebration-2026-program-community-free-day/

A local legend and hero in his own right, Fred Stoner's impact on the Louisville community was honored today with the unveiling of Fred T. Stoner Way.

During his amateur years, a young Muhammad Ali split his training between Joe Martin and Fred Stoner, who taught him to shuffle and helped shape the style that would make him a champion. Ali later said:

"...he was the man that taught me to box. He was a great trainer and a gentleman. An honest man, a clean, hard-working, God-fearing man, and he helped the boys of Louisville. We'll really miss him."

The Muhammad Ali Center was honored to join today's celebration of Stoner's legacy. As his granddaughter, Shavonda Stoner, said, "We always pay attention to the fruit, but never the root."

Today, Louisville honored one of the roots of Ali's story and a man whose impact continues to be felt throughout the community.

Applications are now open for our Muhammad Ali Center Council of Students program!

High school students looking to be part of Greatness can now apply to learn about social justice and participate in projects throughout the community.

To learn more and apply: https://alicenter.org/maccs

Deadline to apply is August 19, 2026.

This Friday, join the Muhammad Ali Center and the Association for Teaching Black History in Kentucky for a Juneteenth celebration honoring freedom, reflection, and collective healing.

This special keynote program features Dr. Gerald L. Smith from the University of Kentucky, leading into a Community Free Day with free access to our exhibit space.

Register here: https://alicenter.org/juneteenth

“Inside of a ring or out, ain’t nothing wrong with going down. It’s staying down that’s wrong.” - Muhammad Ali

📷: Jeff Julian