Muhammad Ali 'dared to Love Black People'
Speaking at Muhammad Ali's memorial service, Rev. Kevin Cosby of Louisville's St. Stephen Baptist Church talked about Ali's impact on perceptions of African Americans. Be Smarter. Faster. More Colorful and get the full story at usatoday.com *************************************************************************** Want even more? Subscribe to USA TODAY's YouTube channel: ****** Like USA TODAY on Facebook: ****** Follow USA TODAY on Twitter: ****** Follow USA TODAY on Instagram: ******
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Before James Brown said "I'm black and I'm proud."
Muhammad Ali said, "I'm black and I'm pretty."
To extrapolate Muhammad Ali from the times
in which he lives, it's what's called historical presentism.
It is to talk about George Washington and not talk about the American Revolution.
It is to talk about Abraham Lincoln and not talk about the Civil War.
It is to talk about Franklin Delano Roosevelt and not talk about the Depression and WWII.
Our brother Muhammad Ali was a product of a difficult time
and he dared to love black people.
At a time when black people had a problem loving themselves.
