How Did Muhammad Ali Changed Society

Cassius Clay (or Muhammad Ali) was a heavyweight boxing champion in 1964.On April 28th 1967,Muhammad was drafted for the vietnam war,and he refused to fight because of his religious beliefs and his own ethical beliefs.Muhammad Ali’s hardest fight wasn’t in the ring,it was for justice and freedom.The court’s decision in the Muhammad Ali court case changed society because it pushed racial boundaries during the civil rights movement, and made Muhammad Ali the face of Islam,which brought a more peaceful association to the religion of Islam. Starting from Muhammad Ali’s early years everyone around him could tell he wasn’t afraid of anything, and this trait continued throughout his lifetime.Muhammad Ali was born into the name Cassius Clay in Louisville Kentucky January 17, 1942.He grew up in the segregated south.His father was Cassius Marcellus clay Sr., his mother is Odessa Grady Clay and he is the oldest of two; his younger brother being Rahman Ali.Muhammad Ali has nine children. Laila Ali, Hana Ali, Asaad Amin, Khaliah Ali, Muhammad Ali Jr., Rasheda Ali, Jamillah Ali, Miya Ali and Maryum Ali.Growing

He then stated that he was a muslim, therefore was a conscientious objector and would not enter the U.S military. Muhammad Ali was extremely opinionated about war.He had many famous quotes talking about his stance on war. “If I thought war was going to bring freedom and equality to twenty-two million of my people they wouldn’t have to draft me,I’d join tomorrow,” Muhammad Ali stated, “I have nothing to lose by standing up for my beliefs.” Muhammad was very anti-war, and he would try to persuade others to do the same. In one speech he made he stated “ I won’t be used by powerful white people who are fighting for their own beliefs and freedoms,and neither should you, especially if you’re poor and/or black.” He believed that society should get rid of racism and