Prompt:
In Blood Brothers, Randy Roberts and Johnny Smith explore the rise of Cassius Clay and how he became Muhammad Ali. After Clay won the heavyweight championship in 1964, he declared, “I don’t have to be who you want me to be. I’m free to be who I want.” What did Clay mean by this statement? Why was the new heavyweight champion a controversial figure? In your answer, be sure to explain how the Nation of Islam and Malcolm X influenced Cassius Clay’s religious and political views.
Assignment: Answer the following prompt in a 2-3 page, double-spaced, 12-point font essay. Organize your essay into clear paragraphs with an introduction, body, and conclusion.
Citations: For quotations and paraphrasing, please cite the pages by using parenthetical references at the end of your sentences. Example: (Roberts and Smith, Blood Brothers, 10).
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