Throughout black history, great black athletes have served as role models for young Americans in ways other leaders may not have been able to. And, of course, some of these great athletics heroes have become virtually divine to all sports fans, not just fans of the black community. Throughout his career, Michael Jordan's skills on the basketball court sometimes seem quite superhuman. And Muhammad Ali's career sent a proud message of blacks to black and white America, where he substantially changed blacks' social cognition through his pure talent and attitude. Before the advent of Muhammad Ali, it was unlikely that a black boxer, even a very good black boxer, would be the centerpiece of black pride. However, Ali showed something so inspiring to young people in the African-American community that helped change their worldview in ways other public figures couldn't. In stride and stride, Ali stands out as a proud black man in a way never seen before. Sending a message to black and white fans as well by using rhyming phrases like "I float like a butterfly and sting like a bee" in his self-depiction of "I'm cute". I did. And the message was loud and clear. Ali was black and proud. He has reasons to be as proud of other black men and women in America as he is. This was an important message. After years of oppression, it has sometimes been difficult for young black people to find pride and self-confidence and prosper. The work of great black role models like Muhammad Ali was needed to let them know that they were proud and allowed to be great. Ali didn't just proudly support his claim. He was also a really great black athlete. When Ali bragged about being "handsome," he showed that his fight was really beautiful. The same excellence and how it has been used to inspire the black community can be seen in Michael Jordan's incredible career. Jordan was astounding in basketball, just as Ali's talent seemed to surpass even the boxing genre, so he became an icon of excellence and skill and a role model for black youth across the country. I did. Both men acknowledged that God gave them tremendous talent and the opportunity to realize their potential. And because they worked hard to set an example for their community, others can be inspired to do their best. In addition, the great black sports hero brought healing by setting a high standard of excellence for admiration by sports fans of all races. Black sports fans weren't the only ones who loved the work of Muhammad Ali and Michael Jordan. They have become true heroes for everyone whose sport is an important part of life. Sports is a place where men and women can get together, interact and find common ground. Like entertainment, there is a world of sports that makes friends with everyone who enjoys the achievements of sports, such as baseball fields, soccer fields, boxing arenas, and basketball stadiums. And sports fans have criteria for rating heroes based on talent, achievements, and the ability to do what everyone in the sport praises. To be a winner. And certainly, Muhammad Ali and Michael Jordan were the incarnations of the great black men who were also winners in every respect. And regardless of race, color or creed, we all admire it.
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