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Jonathan Eig

Presented by City of Asylum at City of Asylum @ Alphabet City, Pittsburgh PA

Nov 16 2017
Jonathan Eig

Join us for an evening with journalist and author Jonathan Eig who will be reading from his upcoming biography Ali: A Life.

He was the wittiest, the prettiest, the strongest, the bravest, and, of course, the greatest (as he told us over and over again). Muhammad Ali was one of the twentieth century’s greatest radicals and most compelling figures. At his funeral in 2016, eulogists said Ali had transcended race and united the country, but they got it wrong. Race was the theme of Ali’s life. He insisted that America come to grips with a black man who wasn’t afraid to speak out or break the rules. He ... view more »

ADMISSION INFO

Free tickets but registration required.

LOCATION

City of Asylum @ Alphabet City

40 W. North Ave, Pittsburgh, PA

PARKING INFO

Safe and convenient parking for City of Asylum @ Alphabet City (40 W. North Avenue) is available at the Federal North Garage (1231 Federal Street) located on Federal Street behind the Masonic Building.