In the 1960s, Dr. King also embraced, albeit privately, a boxer namedCassis Marcellus Clay(a.k.a.Muhammad Ali). We now know about their friendship because the FBI recorded their discussions. Their relationship was private because Ali, with his membership in the separatist Nation of Islam, was rebuked by the civil rights community. Prominent civil rights activistRoy Wilkinsonce said, "Clay is like a voluntary member of the White Citizens Council.
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