Detroit invites artists to submit designs for a statue honoring Joe Louis's contribution to equestrian sports.
On June 22, 1937, Joe Louis (66-3, 52 KOs) defeated James J. Braddock at Comiskey Park, Chicago, Illinois by eighth round KO. The victory ensured Louis won the NYSAC, NBA, and The Ring heavyweight ...
Editor’s note: This story was originally published on June 22, 2024. A look back at local, national and world events through Deseret News archives. The buildup was epic. Mid-June, 1937. Joe Louis ...
The City of Detroit is looking for a sculptor to create a second statue of Joe Louis that honors his life beyond boxing. This ...
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‘He can run but he can't hide': Joe Louis and the fight of his life
Authors Johnny Smith and Randy Roberts explore Louis's personal fight during WWII and how he became a champion for Black ...
LAS VEGAS (KTNV) — The life and legacy of legendary boxer Joe Louis was celebrated in a tribute Friday night. Over 70 years since his last fight and over 40 years since he passed away in southern ...
Brandon Taylor’s fourth book, “Minor Black Figures,” begins in New York City in the aftermath of the Supreme Court decision ...
City officials have put out an open call for artists to create a sculpture celebrating a Detroit sports icon. Detroit’s Office of Arts, Culture and Entrepreneurship announced Friday that the new ...
On Oct. 16, 1986, a memorial to boxing great and World War II veteran Joe Louis was dedicated at the corner of Jefferson Avenue and Woodward Avenue in downtown Detroit. The sculpture, commissioned by ...
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