Synopsis

A surge of pride and a renewed commitment to unity are stirring black Americans. World heavyweight champion Cassius Clay, now known as Muhammad Ali, challenges the nation to accept him for who he is: a minister of Islam who steadfastly refuses to participate in the war in Vietnam. At Howard University in Washington, D.C., students champion the burgeoning black consciousness movement and strive to integrate their African heritage into the heart of this esteemed black institution. Black elected of