America turns 250 this summer. We mark it by honoring the legacies that carried us here

A weekend that will inspire, equip, and connect you.

Deadline to apply: Friday, Aug. 7

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Champion Civic Justice

Muhammad Ali is one of the most recognized Americans in history — and one of the most consequential Muslims in ours. He claimed his name, embraced his faith, and refused a war his conscience could not accept, paying for that stand with his title and nearly his career. He showed a generation that faith and citizenship go hand in hand.

At the Muslim Civic Coalition, that conviction guides our work. We honor Ali not as a monument but as a mandate — to bring our whole selves, faith included, into the fight for a more just democracy.

Join us for our 2nd Annual Legacy Trip: two days on the road together, from Chicago to Louisville.

Traveling alongside us are Imam Dr. Tariq El-Amin and the leadership of Masjid al-Taqwa — Black Muslim leaders who will guide our reflection and facilitation across the miles, on the bus, and on the ground. Journey to honor our history, as our delegation from Illinois pays our respects and honors the legacy of Muhammad Ali, a proud Black Muslim whose courage is part of our American story.

What's in store

  • Reflection and facilitation led by Imam Dr. Tariq El-Amin and Masjid al-Taqwa leadership — throughout the ride and in Louisville

  • A visit to the Muhammad Ali Center in Louisville

  • Paying respects at Ali's gravesite

  • A listening and learning roundtable to discuss the most pressing issues of our time

What you'll carry home

  • Meaningful connections to faith leaders, organizers, and educators

  • A deeper understanding of the contributions and history of Muslims in America — essential to telling our story truthfully

  • A framework for courage, conviction, and leadership to shape what comes next

Why this journey, now

This summer, the nation marks 250 years. We mark it by listening, learning, and honoring the legacies — like Ali's — that carried us here. Guided by our faith and strengthened by our solidarity, we don't just remember history. We take our place in it.

Reserve your spot

Space is limited, and applications are reviewed on a rolling basis.The form may close early once we reach capacity.

Deadline to apply: Friday, Aug. 7

Everything is taken care of: your ticket covers round-trip coach bus transportation, overnight accommodations, meals and snacks, and all program activities. Participants are expected to attend and fully engage in every part of the trip.

Questions? Contact Info@MuslimCivicCoalition.org

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • Saturday, Aug. 29, through Sunday, Aug. 30, 2026. We travel round-trip from Chicago, to Louisville, Kentucky.

  • This trip is for anyone ready to connect faith, history, and civic purpose — organizers, educators, students, elders, and community members from across Illinois. No prior experience with advocacy is needed. If you want to understand the story of Muslims in America more deeply and carry that understanding into your own leadership, you belong here. 

    Participants must be 18 or older unless accompanied by a parent or a guardian.

  • Participants must be 18 or older unless accompanied by a parent or guardian. There are three ticket levels: Student ($75), Elder ($150), and General Participant ($200).

    • Student ($75) — for those currently enrolled in high school, college, technical programs, or graduate school. You must be 18 or older, and a valid student ID may be requested.

    • Elder ($150) — for participants aged 60 and over. We welcome our elders' presence and perspective on this journey.

    • General Participant ($200) — for all adults ages 18–59 who are not registering as a student or elder.

  • Round-trip coach bus transportation is included and departs from Chicago to Louisville. The trip runs from approximately Saturday at Fajr to Sunday night at Isha — just get yourself to the departure location on time, and we’ll handle the rest of the travel. Exact departure points, times, and pickup details will be shared with registered participants ahead of the trip.

  • Your ticket covers round-trip coach bus transportation, overnight accommodations, meals and snacks, and all program activities — including reflection and facilitation led by Imam Dr. Tariq El-Amin and Masjid al-Taqwa leadership throughout the journey, a visit to the Muhammad Ali Center, paying respects at Ali's gravesite, and a listening roundtable with Black Muslim leaders.

  • Accommodations are shared by default — same-gender rooms. If you'd prefer your own room, you can arrange it at your own expense. If you have a roommate in mind, list their name on your form and have them list your name on their form.

  • Yes, and all meals are Halal/Zabiha. You can note any additional dietary restrictions on the registration form.

  • We can arrange for wheelchair-accessible seating, mobility assistance, and ASL interpretation. Please note your needs on the registration form and we'll do our best to accommodate them.

  • The deadline is Friday, Aug. 7. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis, and the form may close earlier if we reach capacity — so we encourage you to apply soon. Register Now.

  • Registration is confirmed only once full payment is received. All payments are non-refundable and non-transferable.

  • Yes. By participating, you consent to being photographed and recorded, and the Muslim Civic Coalition may use those images and recordings for educational, documentation, or promotional purposes.

  • Email us at Info@MuslimCivicCoalition.org.