Muhammad Ali (Cassius Clay) - Interview - 1964 [Reelin' In The Years Archives]

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[@riccardinod]

Incredible footage of one of the bravest, intelligent, and kindest people too ever walk the earth. R.I.P. Champ!❤

[@561yungin8]

Facts

[@kozmicblues7758]

Completely agree.

[@561yungin8]

He was always so well spoken and he was always strong in his beliefs hes an amazng person rip king

[@manveersingh322]

R.I.P. Bro I love you were an amazing dominating athlete and truly an inspiration.

[@Rudaina1991]

He had courage to speak truth, he didn't let their contempt make him falter.

[@spank2424]

Ali interviews were just like his bouts sharp and quick!

[@evangelinaduran3911]

rest in paradise very interesting 😪😪 mr ali

[@AlamKhan-zq1ec]

What a fluent guy he was, clear, wise words , better than most of leading university graduates.

[@dawdasowe8695]

He used to be an hero to his own race but today he is a hero to the entire world and his name will go down in history as the greatest athlete of all time. Many tries to discolour his image but the man was too smart and brilliant for jealous and envy demagogues.

[@LoveFirstYou]

I have complete respect for Muhammad Ali. He was a man of integrity, honesty, realness, dignity, strength, power, respect, and so much more. He was NOT afraid to speak the truth about the racial injustices of this country at the hands of white people. The powers that be didn't know what to do with him. He was extremely intelligent and fixed on principles.

[@locoparentis244]

He spoke about his perceptions. Truth and Perception are worlds apart.

[@LoveFirstYou]

@@locoparentis244 No, you're speaking about your perceptions of him, which is different from the reality of who He was and what he represented. As I said to you in a previous post, you know very little to nothing about Muhammed Ali yet you continue to make assumptions about him. AGAIN, do your research before you speak.

[@locoparentis244]

@@LoveFirstYou ok whatever Mr Militant. You have a one track mind. But you'll be OK as the unofficial Ali historian and historic interpreter and social commentator (we never can have enough of those). Not much pay in that, but it's ok, if you voted for Joe, which Joe said you should, then you'll get by just fine.

[@LoveFirstYou]

@@locoparentis244 Once again, do your research before you speak on any subject for which you know little to nothing about, including Muhammad Ali. No amount of money will ever make you a credible or respectable person once you open your uneducated mouth and show just how ignorant and delusional you are. I'm dumbfounded by your nonsensical opinions that are all over the place. Lol From Ali to BLM to Dems to Biden to who knows what's next, you clearly need help with dealing with your racial hiccups and hatred. Geez. May God have mercy on your crazed soul.

[@locoparentis244]

@@LoveFirstYou Just trying to help you. The pay for social justice warrior is only like $300 a week unemployment insurance, that's all Biden got for you. BLM doesn't pay. Just don't want to see you on the street.

[@davidrosemale3573]

The true People's Champion, Muhammad Ali is missed by all who love him. Rest in paradise champ.

[@joecav9660]

Amazing performance under such pressure. A young man stating and reinstating the factual injustices and racism in America on a national public platform in front of interviewers who not once acknowledged the fact of racism and racial murders in America. instead, under their paid role, they sustained their questioning, which clearly intended to other him. Yet he held such a strong and consistent stance. This clip illustrates institutional racism and a legend confronting it in practice. Ali and his boxing personified his true strength.

[@mattxonweigh7486]

Greatest Athlete to ever walk the earth!!!

[@gordonsamhines9509]

The true People's Champion Muhammad Ali This was a man who stood up for his people you will never be forgotten. Your confidence and personality and knowledge you spoke are forever in the minds of your brothers and sisters who loved your teachings. You will last forever in our hearts and souls. 🌅

[@ericdavis2928]

Today's athletes need to take a page from this man the true goat

[@emmamacarena11]

Imagine a man possessing so many strong qualities all at once, A man who was an iconic historic and record-breaking sports figure, strong moral principles, physically gorgeous and stunningly handsome, warmhearted towards the common man and the down-trotten, humanitarian at a global scale, ability to be serious with a tremendous depth, using words with a lot of weight accordingly and can maneuver difficult conversations well, when in company with others he was known for always being light in spirit // joyous and humorous. He was superbly intelligent verbally, funny and witty on the spot. He was offered to teach poetry at Harvard even though he left high-school being considered illiterate. He was abundantly creative poetically, and brought verbal artistry to a field where-in it had never been imagined to be used. He ignited passion and new life to the sport of boxing and he invented new techniques and styles to boxing too. He was a humble man despite being one of the wealthiest and most famous on planet. He was a spiritual leader and voice of faith. He always saw eye to eye with anyone he met no matter their status. He was generous with his time and money. He was a sensitive man, it’s obvious to see how deeply he cared for the well being of anyone suffering. He pro-actively used his hard earned success to give back to those who needed it the most. He bravely spoke up for his beliefs at a time and place were you could get killed for doing so, especially risky for a man in the spotlight. HIS CONFIDNECE, TRUST AND BELIEF IN HIMSELF !!!!! What a breath of fresh air ~~ … Just to hear someone so comfortable speaking that positively and encouragingly about himself? Who else could pull that off without coming across as annoying? When he does it, we only look at him fondly, because he does it in such a charming manner- a skill / ability hard to teach or study. So many have low self worth today, seeing no light whatsoever within themselves… if only we had 10 more of him. I’m sure anybody can agree, we all feel wonderfully uplifted when we observe how he carries himself with such pride, respect and warmth. ALI ❤ A man of action, a man of his word. A man with a strong, warm heart. A man fiercely bold and brave - a man full of love and sincerity. What a fascinating man to observe. Brilliant we can look back at media like this, immortalizing him in a way that would not have been possible had he existed 200 years ago. Ali is the best man for admiration in my eyes, what a life he lead.

[@NadeemHayek]

He first came talking seats and money then became social and religious speaker. Then he gave away everything for his principles. A real life Hamlet

[@laureanoali2185]

Amazing how they refused to call him Muhamed Ali n yet actors who change their name for Hollywood never call out those actors real names

[@naimsharif7795]

I love that the sister was respectful enough to called him Muhammad Ali, unlike the Caucasian woman referring to him as Mr. Clay and the Caucasian man being half disrespectful referring to him as Cassius Clay now known as Muhammad Ali...just called him Muhammad Ali.

[@user-ws7hi7bk3m]

Respect chap💪💪💪💪💪💪😍😍😍😍

[@MotivationGoForIt]

He really got pissed off here 1:20 but kept calm

[@sulaimanhossini5562]

I am with Ali.

[@gokuson3409]

6:18 “… its not black muslim, it’s muslim…” AWESOME!

[@lwmson]

This footage is rare, but it illustrates how Ali was much more than a champion boxer, but a highly intelligent, courageous man, totally unafraid to express his views that at the time were perceived as "radical" by many Whites. The sad thing is a the very end where he expresses his disdain for Malcolm X, an attitude that he himself would later regret.

[@nixonraim3714]

Ali the Greatest of all time 💯

[@rafikbaines824]

Thx

[@ezedikeohamadike9003]

Separation is a valid a approach. It is a reality. When we look at our situation. It is separation. Only difference i see since the 50s is that you can a sleep with a while woman and not get lynched. We are in worse shape since the 1964 bill. Our problems cannot be fixed.

[@w14lee]

Such wisdom from a 22 year old man

[@ItsMe-lr3hf]

Ali- The GREATEST

[@youtoo2233]

Ali was well spoken and not a dummy that's for sure

[@keithshedrick254]

Salute 2 Muhammad Ali

[@masterofdisaster9194]

He is 22 years old in this interview

[@harrisnina6448]

watched 6/.'21

[@yashonok]

Pretty

[@broderickwallis25]

It's politicians that separate peoples , not colour !!!

[@felixthelmocevallosmorales7218]

Muhammad Ali 17/01/42 03/06/16

[@rockkzillatv444]

How Slack keep asking about Malcolm, lowkey trying to agitate. Seem like she looking for a headline from Ali, bashing Malcolm 🤦🏾‍♂️ come on sis

[@harrymuhammad9835]

The question will be, Did you hear and how did you respond.

[@ekuaakumanyi6349]

With all respect- Please remove the Cassius Clay name check reminder. Please respect his chosen name.

[@theblakex]

The Muhammad Ali official website sells Cassius Clay shirts. It doesn't seem to be a problem to them.

[@terrygraves3864]

And later on in life he was sorry he turn his back on Malcolm X

[@DJTrickiMusic]

Elaborate

[@sel1414]

Ali meant he regretted that time when malcolm X came to him I think it was on the street and he wanted to explain why he left to form another islamic movement and was about to say to ali what Elijah does but ali said to him goodbye brother and left because he thought that was a selfish act on Malcolm “wanting to be the leader” and cut the man who told him everything but later turned out that elijah didn’t explain islam better for the muslims that didn’t speak arabic because he didn’t translate fairly he just translated parts that benefited him also he lied when he said that islam believes in segregation it turned out that there’s آيه on the holy Quran that says " O mankind, indeed We have created you from male and female and made you peoples and tribes that you may know one another. Indeed, the most noble of you in the sight of Allah is the most righteous of you. Indeed, Allah is Knowing and Acquainted” so basically Elijah mixed the the racial and the social issues that happens in america with the holy Quran and he didn’t diffrence them or separate them as they are , a holy book that is unbiased and peaceful and a lecture about the social issues and the racial injustices .

[@patrickgabriel242]

Naw bruh we Aboriginals of America we are home I know Ali grandma said he was an Indian RIP Champ!

[@augustusandy5853]

Rest in peace mr Cassius Clay

[@TheBallplaya20]

His name is Muhammad Ali. Literally corrected someone on it in the video.

[@LoveFirstYou]

@@TheBallplaya20 Right! And then this news station STILL had the nerve to put "CASSIUS CLAY" across the screen just a few minutes after he corrected the white woman for incorrectly calling him "Mr. Clay." No respect.

[@keithshedrick254]

Your A Racist 🤡

[@keithshedrick254]

August Andy Your A Racist 🤡

[@softyme63]

@@LoveFirstYou it took until the early 70’s for the mass majority to address him as Muhammad Ali, instead of Clay

[@anthonytindle13]

The black nation are just like my pa, he has his own opinions and everyone else must have the same, he also can change his opinion without informing others he can't live in a room with others of this mindset because they never agree with each other apart from first introduction, and the black mati on is of this mindset, and are more at war with each other than with white nations.

[@user-ch4wc2rf6x]

You wrote like an illiterate 😅

[@frederickanderson1860]

His 2 fights with Liston are questionable, especially the 2nd fight.

[@khalidnamar8723]

He was just a parrot at this time. He was asked about Malcolm's suggestion that black people fight back with weapons when attacked. His answer was that Elijah Muhammad said that was "foolish". Then movements later he said he was ok with using violence when attacked. He just didn't want to give Malcolm any credit.

[@kybelian]

The parrot is you regurgitating the same nonsense about Elijah Muhammad. Malcolm X was proven wrong on that critics like you did not understand that his goal was building a nation not wasting himself in a fruitless fight. It takes several generations to go from individual, to family, to clan to tribe to nation. Since you have an Arabic name I suggest you study the creation of the Ottomans from Osmun. The NOI is about to go into its 5th generation and there has been the creation of a royal family with noble retainers intermarried. Malcolm did not understand this and neither do you. Maybe you and others did not take the word NATION serious but Elijah Muhammad did! He was not starting a civil rights group trying to fit in, he was building a nation according to guidelines given in the story of Abraham. That’s how it’s done in all cases regardless their religion

[@kybelian]

And why give Malcolm X credit for what he did not create? Yes, he was great but it was Elijah Muhammad that created the NOI. All the more remarkable that these two big men with impressive physique deferred to a little man with a big mind. Malcolm C failed to see Elijah was building a royal family for a nation. Study any nation you chose. Franks, Ottomans, Mongols this is how nations are built. His critics just wanted to fit n with being US citizens

[@khalidnamar8723]

@@kybelian 1. I was born and raised in the Nation of Islam on the 70's. So you can't tell me Anything. The first school I attended was a NOI school. Muhammad's University # 18 in Cleveland. My parents were deeply involved and extended family in Chicago. Nor can you tell me about history, I'm well versed in it and have been for decades. 2. None of that drivel you spewed refuted or even addressed anything I stated. Go back and listen. He was asked to comment on Malcolm's statement on using weapons to FIGHT back for self defense. Ali said it was "foolish". Then a minute later said he was ok with using weapons to fight back. So all that "history" you went into was off topic. You know nothing about the nation. It did some good things for people whoever it was built on a poor foundation.

[@khalidnamar8723]

@@kybelian And the Nation of Islam is hardly a nation. It's influece is non existent. I have no idea what world you live in. I KNEW what the nation looked like in the 70's, I was raised in and around it. This is nothing.

[@khalidnamar8723]

@@kybelian If you know anything About Ali at time, you would know he was impressionable and didn't know much except what he was told.

[@frederickanderson1860]

He had many white Investors in his career plus America gave him his opportunity to acheive his dream. Never bite the hand that feeds you

[@user-ch4wc2rf6x]

And you think those white investors were doing charity. And you think being in America is enough to succeed. If that was the case, there would not have been homeless people. He was feeding himself. He was not on welfare 😅

[@freddyfurrah3789]

It would have been nice if he learned HISTORY.