August 12th 2024.
The Muhammad Ali Center, located in Louisville, Kentucky, will be presenting its highest honor to NBA Hall of Famer Shaquille O'Neal in November. The 2024 Muhammad Ali Humanitarian of the Year award is a recognition of O'Neal's outstanding commitment to philanthropy and humanitarian efforts.
As a spokesperson for the Boys & Girls Clubs of America and a member of the National Board of Directors for Communities in Schools, O'Neal has raised millions of dollars for charity. His passion for giving back to the community goes back to his own childhood in New Jersey. In fact, O'Neal has recently established The Shaquille O'Neal Foundation, which aims to empower underprivileged youth and help them achieve their full potential. The Muhammad Ali Center describes the foundation as a beacon of hope and a catalyst for change in disadvantaged communities.
O'Neal will be joining a list of esteemed individuals who will also be honored at the event on November 9th. Among them is Grammy-Award-winning music producer Niles Rodgers, who will receive the Global Citizenship Award for his humanitarian work. Public interest attorney Bryan Stevenson will be recognized with the Lifetime Achievement Award, and award-winning journalist Dawne Gee will be honored as the Kentucky Humanitarian.
The ceremony, known as the Seasoned Awards, celebrates individuals who have dedicated a significant portion of their lives to humanitarianism. In addition, the Muhammad Ali Center will also present the Six Core Principles Awards to young adults under the age of 30 who exemplify one of Muhammad Ali's six core principles: Confidence, Conviction, Dedication, Giving, Respect, and Spirituality.
This year's recipients of the Six Core Principles Awards include Deja Foxx, Sophia Kianni, Shah Chowdhury and Mohammad Yasir, Lianna Genovese, Richa Gupta, and Charlot Magayi. These inspiring individuals are following in the footsteps of Muhammad Ali and making a positive impact in their communities.
The Muhammad Ali Center first launched the Muhammad Ali Humanitarian Awards in 2013 as a way to honor and continue the legacy of the legendary heavyweight boxing champion. It serves as a platform to recognize the humanitarian efforts of individuals from all walks of life and inspire a new generation to continue this important work. The event is a celebration of compassion, generosity, and the power of one person to make a difference in the world.
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