PART A: Which of the following best identifies the central idea of this article?
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Ali's refusal to be blindly driven by a desire for financial gain, as was common of
athletes in the United States, earned him the status of a beacon of integrity.
Muhammad Ali is most celebrated for his introduction of many African-
Americans to the religion of Islam.
Muhammad Ali's self-confidence, accessibility, and unrelenting commitment to
his principles and the fight for equality made him a powerful and inspirational
public figure.
D. The United States has changed immensely since Muhammad Ali's rise to fame,
particularly in the treatment of African-Americans throughout the country.