Sister Jenna welcomes Maryum Ali to the America Meditating Radio Show! Maryum Ali, affectionately known as “May May,” is the eldest of Muhammad Ali’s nine children.  As a little girl, her father asked her what she thought her purpose in life was and she replied, “I want to help people.” Maryum’s efforts to help people have manifested in a myriad of ways throughout her life.  

Maryum performed as a stand-up comedian for twelve years in venues across the country filling rooms with humor and insightful observations of social issues.  She has written rap music, released a rap album, graduated Magna Cum Laude with a B.A. in Social Work, and has 15 years of experience in delinquency prevention and family development. 

Maryum is also the author of a children’s picture book about her father titled, “I Shook Up the World: The Incredible Life of Muhammad Ali,” and she is a spokesperson for Team Parkinson and The Parkinson’s Unity Walk.  She is currently seeking private funding for the non-profit organization, DMTL, a gang prevention and youth development program that she co-founded with Nason Buchanan. Over the years, Maryum has appeared on many television networks including CNN, MSNBC, ABC, and BET, to name a few. Visit www.MaryumAli.com

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