Without Justice, There Is No Peace
"I am America*. I am the part you won't recognize. But get used to me. Black, confident, cocky; my name, not yours; my religion, not yours; my goals, my own; get used to me." -Muhammad Ali
The Office of Access and Opportunity at the University of Louisville works to remove barriers and expand pathways to student success. We support a welcoming and accessible campus by ensuring fair processes, guiding students on their rights and responsibilities, and offering services that promote inclusion, safety, and well-being. Through education, outreach, and collaboration, we help create an environment where every student can thrive, contribute, and feel connected.
Resources from the Muhammad Ali Institute - Keeping our Community Engaged, Knowledgeable, and Supported
Our mission centers around the idea that without justice there can be no peace. The Institute has “Know Your Rights” information for anyone attending any gathering so they understand their First Amendment right to publicly express their views and opinions. These cards are available for download or feel free to stop by our office at Strickler Hall for a copy of the KYR card.
In addition to more “Know Your Rights” information, we will be utilizing our Instagram account to provide up to date information and accurate sources of information. For more information and support, be sure to plug into the resources listed below:
Follow our social media accounts below:
@UofLMAI (UofL Muhammad Ali Institute for Peace and Justice)
@ABIatUofL (UofL Anne Braden Institute)
* We are mindful that the term “America” as it is used in the U.S. is not inclusive because all of nations of the Western Hemisphere are part of the “Americas,” and the term is used often to refer only to U.S. citizens, excluding all of the people living here (both citizens and noncitizens).