A Q&A with Raina Kelley (moderator), Malcolm Jenkins, Claressa Shields, and Ken Burns.

Ali, Activism & The Modern Athlete Muhammad Ali

Premiered September 17, 2021
Ali, Activism & The Modern Athlete

Examine the nature of the modern athlete and celebrity through the lens of Muhammad Ali and today. The hour-long discussion features Ken Burns, two-time Super Bowl Champion and Co-Founder of Listen Up Media Malcolm Jenkins, two-time Olympic Boxing Gold Medalist, World Boxing Champion and PFL fighter Claressa Shields, and ESPN/The Undefeated Vice President and Editor-in-Chief Raina Kelley.

About the Program

Muhammad Ali

Muhammad Ali brings to life one of the most indelible figures of the 20th century, a three-time heavyweight boxing champion who captivated millions of fans across the world with his mesmerizing combination of speed, grace, and power in the ring, and charm and playful boasting outside of it. Ali insisted on being himself unconditionally and became a global icon and inspiration to people everywhere.

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