(101). The type of people who made up his audience lived vicariously through him in regards to this era because they needed a place to switch up what was politically correct. Since this era had people lusting for a “safe place” for their linguistic desires it made it the only era in which Clay could have achieved being a megastar. However once this era ended his audience was able to move on, Clay on the other hand may never be able to
Justin Bartlett Ms.Granitz English 5th hr March 5, 2015 Black History Month; Joe Louis Black history month is in February and is a time to look back at African Americans who made an impact in history and Joe Louis was one of those people. He was one of the best boxers, one that made everything in his life count. The famous boxer was born on May 13, 1914 in Alabama. Louis moved to Detroit in 1924, where ten years later his boxing career began to take off. He won a heavy weight championship and he exploded into the career of professional boxing.
As a result of his declining health, Clay announced that he would resign from the Senate in September 1852. At the age of 75, Henry Clay died of Tuberculosis on June 29, 1852. In his will, he freed all of the slaves that he held at the time of his death. When Clay died, his only surviving children were his sons Theodore, Thomas, James, and John who inherited his
Julius Caesar Back Round On JC Born roughly around July 12 or 13th 100 BC in Rome and died March 15th 44 BC Politically adept/ Popular Leader of the Roman Republic Transformed Roman Empire by expanding its geographical reach and establishing an imperial system. Caesar joined the military to escape having to divorce his first wife Cornelia who's father was a political rival of the current dictator Sulla. JC returned to Rome after friends eventually convinced Sulla to allow him to return and after Sulla's passing began Caesar's in depth dive into Roman politics and prosecuting. Even after all Caesar did for his country a year after he returned to Rome and was claimed as dictator then hailed as Father of his Country he was savagely assassinated.
Muhammad Ali was an athlete formally known as a Cassius Clay before he changed his name to Cassius X and later to Ali after joining the Nation of Islam. He is well known due to his mark on the world as an athlete in boxing. Besides him being an iconic boxer he also remembered as a person who fought for social and political change through his outspoken political positions and this the point where his greatness excelled . Ali had a great political influence on many individuals in the United States. Different occasions portray Ali’s stand on political and social change.
Muhammad Ali was also known for being against the Vietnam War and Parkinson's disease. He became an Olympic gold medalist in 1960 and the world heavyweight boxing champion in 1964. After he was suspended for not accepting military service, Ali claimed the world heavyweight title two more times during the 1970s. Ali started boxing at a young age early on in his childhood.” (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Muhammad_Ali) ”When Ali was 12 years old, he took up boxing under the wing of Louisville policeman Joe Martin.
The book talks about Ali’s life and his life and the legendary fights he had throughout his career. From his gold medal Olympian at his beginning, his views that have changed as he was getting more and more publicity, his refusal to participate in the Vietnam war, his works with Nation of Islam and others to him becoming a World Heavy-weight Champion, the five-time winner of the Coretta Scott King Award for African-American Walter Dean Myers leaves no detail behind. Ali, born Cassius Clay, started experiencing racial prejudice and discrimination at a very young age. He was the eldest of the two boys, his father was painting billboards and signs for a living while his mother was a household domestic.
Cassius Clay, or more popularly known “Muhammad Ali”, was a very
Take a journey back in time as we commemorate the 100th year anniversary of Julius Caesar's death and look back at the history of Rome and it's culture. Being one of the most well known civilizations around, Rome began around 700 BC and fell in 180 AD. This city-state was well-known for its successful battles, rulers, religion, education system, and way of life.
Muhammad Ali wouldn’t have become the advocate of political change and peace hadn’t certain life events during his childhood sparked his desire. Growing up in the west side of Louisville, Kentucky, a young Cassius Clay had his bike stolen from him at an early age. Sad and distraught, Cassius wanted to find a way to make sure that he would get his bike back. Family friends and neighbors of Cassius Clay recommended him to take up boxing to
His birth name being Cassius Clay and his parents were Cassius Marcellus Clay Sr., and Odessa Grady Clay. Ali had a brother named Rahman Ali, and was married to Lonnie Ali. He made his name by beating some of the biggest names in boxing history such as Joe Frazier and George Foreman and Sonny Liston in on of the biggest
Muhammad Ali has significantly benefitted modern society by creating equality between African Americans and whites, helping fight for a cure for Parkinson’s disease, and increasing the popularity of the sport of boxing. Muhammad Ali was not just one of the greatest boxers of all time; he was one of the greatest examples of all time. Muhammad Ali always said he wanted to be, more than a boxer, he wanted to inspire people all over the world (“Hauser”). To do this, Ali visited a lot of organizations such as, Make-a-Wish Foundation and the Special Olympics making dreams of the young kids a reality.
He was a sport icon of his era as well as a dynamic figure in the racial and cultural battles of his time. Ali grew up in the south when racism was at its highest. According to Remnick, David he stated that “Like any black child of his generation, Cassius Clay Learned quickly that if he strayed outside his neighborhood to the white neighborhood of Portland,
Cassius clay changed his name to Muhammad Ali in 1964 because he joining the Nation of Islam("Muhammad Ali - Black History - HISTORY.Com). He was banned from boxing in three years during his prime career. He was one of the most greatest sporting figure in the 20th century of all time. He was also a goodwill ambassador because of his speeches and skills. In Muhammad Ali’s 21- year professional career Muhammad had 56 wins, five losses, and 37 knockouts.
Julius Caesar was a politician, general, and dictator. He once said, “It is easier to find men who will volunteer to die than to find those who are willing to endure pain with patience.” He was an incredible speaker of the time and was very well liked by most citizens. He brought a lot of change to Rome and was a very strong leader. Julius Gaius Caesar was born in Rome Italy, in 100 B.C., on July 13th.
