Newsletter – Volume #3
Khaliah Ali – Fight to Flourish
Khaliah Ali, Muhammad’s daughter and a well-known healthcare advocate, spent a day filming at Fighter’s Heaven to discuss a new public service campaign, “Fight to Flourish”, which highlights the impacts of obesity for Black women and the Black community, who are disproportionally affected by this growing epidemic. The production was produced for the American Academy of Family Physicians in collaboration with Johnson & Johnson. Khaliah is a very generous and valued friend of Fighter’s Heaven. She has been a big supporter of the goals we are trying to achieve in keeping her father’s legacy alive, and we greatly appreciate all she does.
Black History Month Event
Fighter’s Heaven hosted a “Black History Month” program at the Camp in February. It was a free public event and drew an estimated crowd of over 200 people throughout the day. People from more than a dozen states traveled to be a part of it. The event was organized by Pottsville native Aaron Snowell, a well-known boxing trainer who was inducted into the National Boxing Hall of Fame in 2018. Speakers included boxers Larry Donald, Tim Witherspoon and Nate Miller; Lynne Carter, the first Black female boxing judge; and Veronica L. Michael, boxing promoter.
New Boulder Plaques
We recently added new descriptive plaques for each of the famous boulders that were painted by Ali’s father, Cassius Clay, Sr. Ali had the names of fighters who he admired painted on the boulders. These new plaques include a photo and brief history of each individual. Hopefully, they will help educate and inform those not familiar with these boxing legends.
AC Boxing Hall of Fame
Fighter’s Heaven had an information table and exhibit set up at the Atlantic City Boxing Hall of Fame’s “Fight Fan Experience” during their 6th Annual Induction Weekend. It was a very exciting and entertaining weekend at the Hard Rock Hotel and Casino on October 7th to 9th, filled with boxing legends and fans of the “sweet science”.
NJ Boxing Hall of Fame
We also made a presentation at the New Jersey Boxing Hall of Fame Induction Dinner in November.
Looking Ahead in 2023
Opening Weekend – May 6 & 7. 2023 will be our fifth year of Fighter’s Heaven being open to the public.
Historical Marker Dedication Saturday June 3rd
We are thrilled that the Pennsylvania Historical & Museum Commission has approved Fighter’s Heaven for a new PA State Historical Marker. It is one of 24 new markers selected for the state. Since 1946, these historical markers have chronicled the people, places and events that have affected the lives of Pennsylvanians over the centuries.
We are planning a special dedication ceremony for the unveiling of this historical marker with special guests. It takes place on the 7th anniversary of Muhammad’s passing.
Father’s Day Event – June 18th
Join us on Sunday June 18th for a special Father’s Day celebration at Fighter’s Heaven! Bring your Dad to tour this historic site and enjoy free hot dogs and drinks for all!
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