Heavyweight Champion Joe Louis Fought for Black America
There was a time in America history when Joe Louis was considered the most important Black American. As the heavyweight champion of the world from 1937-1949, very few people — Black or white — could touch his star power. Americans celebrated Louis for more than just his boxing skills; he was a symbol of what America could be. As Black writer Al Sweeney …
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