Muhammad Ali: Champion of the World by Joan Winter

This piece of literature is a biography of Muhammad Ali and how he used physical activity to become a political figure in the United States. I chose this piece of literature because it is about a world famous sports icon that changed the way people looked at boxing, politics, and the African American culture. Ali’s ancestors came from a white slave master where he got his real name, Clay. He didn’t want to use a white man’s name. This brings up in school by students how physical activity has an impact on politics. During this time his African religion and African American roots were silenced and Ali became the leader of the movement of his people. He was paving a way for African Americans and how they should be strong, proud and willing to fight for what they believe in. Through physical activity he was able to grow in confidence and believe in himself. This piece of literature shows the determination of a man who never gave up on fighting for his people. Through Ali’s actions as an athlete he was able to change his life and many lives around him.