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Muhammad Ali: An American Icon

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Muhammad Ali, one of the most iconic figures of the 20th century,  died on June 3rd at the age of 74. Poets Marc Bamuthi Joseph, Gil Noble and Nikki Giovanni provide poetic prose in  tribute. And later we play various interviews and speeches that feature Muhammad Ali.


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