Joseph "Joe" Louis White was born in Stockton, CA. on May 5, 1963 to the proud parents of Lorine Jones and Ottis White. They both preceded him in death. Joe was the fifth son of seven siblings. He ...
He was “a loyal American,” Johnny Smith and Randy Roberts write in their terrific new biography, “The Fight of His Life,” and ...
Jack Johnson, the first Black heavyweight champion, defeated James J. Jeffries in 1910, sparking race riots across the U.S. Johnson's victory challenged white supremacy and had a lasting impact on ...