FILE - The hearse carrying the body of Muhammad Ali passes in front of his boyhood home, top center, during his funeral procession in Louisville, Ky., in this Friday, June 10, 2016, file photo. Five years after his death, residents, as well as Ali’s daughter, Rasheda Ali, look back at the legacy of the boxer and the ways the people of Louisville have come together since his passing. When Muhammad Ali died five years ago, his name was known worldwide.
Rasheda Ali, who participated in the documentary, says learning of the events surrounding that week was special to her because it was during her “darkest hour.” As one of the highest profile conscientious objectors and someone who spoke out against racial inequality, Ali remains a symbol of resistance and strength to many in Louisville.
Just last summer, Louisville made headlines after the killing of Breonna Taylor. Protests within the city and nationwide called for an investigation into the officers involved in the shooting.
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