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Daughter Reveals Identity of the Man Between Malcolm X and Muhammad Ali in Historic 1963 Photo

BLACK ENTERPRISE EditorsJanuary 25, 2023January 25, 2023

by BLACK ENTERPRISE EditorsJanuary 25, 2023January 25, 20231107

Janell Pearson, the daughter of Harlem’s community activist and serial entrepreneur pens ‘For the Strength Of Harlem’, a biography memoir of the late Plĕas Tusant...

Celebrity News

Laila Ali Hit With Trademark Battle Over Company That Owns Her Father’s Likeness

Eric MoodyOctober 6, 2022October 5, 2022

by Eric MoodyOctober 6, 2022October 5, 20222017

Trademarks are a part of the business but sometimes your efforts to protect your name can be blocked. Stay ready....

Sports

Drawings By Boxing Legend Muhammad Ali Up for Auction

Kia Morgan SmithOctober 4, 2021October 4, 2021

by Kia Morgan SmithOctober 4, 2021October 4, 2021834

Bonhams said Ali's passion for drawing was little known, but he liked to sketch as a way of unwinding after a fight or training....

Lifestyle

Black Twitter Squares Off Against Laila Ali After She Defends Anti-Vaxxers

Kia Morgan SmithAugust 21, 2021August 21, 2021

by Kia Morgan SmithAugust 21, 2021August 21, 20217010

Laila Ali got TKO’d by Black Twitter who tore into the undefeated heavyweight boxer after she inserted her opinion defending anti-maskers and anti-vaxxers....

News

Muhammad Ali’s Grandson Scores First Round TKO Victory In Debut Pro Boxing Match

Alexa Imani SpencerAugust 17, 2021August 18, 2021

by Alexa Imani SpencerAugust 17, 2021August 18, 20213462

He floated like a butterfly just like his grandfather......

Arts and Culture

Michael B. Jordan Partners with Jay-Z to Bring a Limited Muhammad Ali Series to Amazon

Cedric 'BIG CED' ThorntonFebruary 10, 2021February 10, 2021

by Cedric 'BIG CED' ThorntonFebruary 10, 2021February 10, 20215379

Michael B. Jordan will be working with Shawn "Jay-Z" Carter and Amazon Studios on a limited series about the late Muhammad Ali....

News

Muhammad Ali’s Son Says Father Would Have Hated ‘Racist’ Black Lives Matter Protests

Derek MajorJune 22, 2020June 22, 2020

by Derek MajorJune 22, 2020June 22, 202049023

Muhammad Ali Jr. said his father would've hated the 'racist' Black Lives Matter protests, saying they're 'pitting Black people against everyone else.'...

Lifestyle

Laila Ali On Lessons From Her Dad, Her Kids in the Ring, and Her Latest Partnership [VIDEO]

Selena HillMarch 29, 2019

by Selena HillMarch 29, 20191960

In a video interview, Laila Ali opened up about her father, legendary boxer Muhammad Ali, how she feels about her kids in the ring, and...

Lifestyle

UPDATE: Kentucky Airport To Be Renamed After Muhammad Ali

Selena HillJanuary 17, 2019January 17, 2019

by Selena HillJanuary 17, 2019January 17, 20191345

Robert Holmes III says the opposition to renaming the airport boils down to race and Muhammad Ali's outspoken political views against racism and war....

Lifestyle

Exclusive: Laila Ali Talks “Home Made Simple”, The Ali Legacy, And More

The Shadow LeagueMay 12, 2018May 11, 2018

by The Shadow LeagueMay 12, 2018May 11, 20184095

Former professional boxer, Laila Ali has always had the gift of giving within her. Even as a little girl, growing up alongside her father, legendary boxer Muhammad Ali,...