happy birthday Muhammad Ali

the greatest boxer in my lifetime and even greater freedom fighter.

he is beyond the ring, beyond the cameras beyond the applause and shouts.

what is a champion and what makes a legend timeless? his desire and passion to chamge

and reflect the times and be that warrior under the most hostile surroundings and conditions.

Muhammad Ali paved alot of ways and spoke him mind in a not too distant past, that wasn't

so kind to people of color. he was standing tall during Jim Crow America and making his voice heard. he is one of the voices that might have been on a big screen, yet however felt like a family member. he truly connect and in celebrating him, his voice and determination truly is a victory

and a knockout to the haters. happy birthday to the greatest!