In this lesson, students will analyze the ways Muhammad Ali protested the Vietnam War draft and racial inequity in America, and also how the American public responded. Students will examine how public perception of Ali's war resistance changed over time as public opinion about America's presence in Vietnam shifted, and consider how Ali's identity as a Black male athlete was reflected in the public response to his activism. Students will examine the concept of moral courage and draw comparisons between Ali's experiences as a celebrity activist and present-day examples of elite athletes endorsing social and political causes. This includes multiple videos. Support materials are provided. [6:20]