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[usnatarchives]

History in the Ring 🥊

In the late 1800s and early 1900s, boxing became a mainstream spectacle, with professional fighters touring the country and participating in matches in front of large crowds. Despite its popularity, African American boxers faced particular challenges while trying to earn their place.

One of the most famous African American boxers of this era was Jack Johnson, the first black fighter to be crowned the Heavyweight Champion of the World. Johnson won the title in 1908 and held it until 1915, during which time he faced widespread racism and discrimination. Despite this, he remained a dominant force in the sport and is remembered as one of the greatest boxers of all time.

In the decades that followed, African American boxers continued to break barriers and make their mark on the sport. In the 1950s and 1960s, fighters like Sugar Ray Robinson, Muhammad Ali, and Joe Louis became household names and helped to popularize boxing around the world.

Check out Joe Louis’ poster and other boxing artifacts in our new exhibit - All American: The Power of Sports. For more information, visit: https://museum.archives.gov/all-american.

Read the Department of State Reports on the George Foreman-Muhammad Ali Fight (‘The Rumble in the Jungle’) 1974, Part 1: https://text-message.blogs.archives.gov/2016/09/13/the-department-of-state-reports-on-the-george-foreman-muhammad-ali-fight-the-rumble-in-the-jungle-1974-part-i/.

Image 1: https://catalog.archives.gov/id/520668 Image 2: https://catalog.archives.gov/id/75852623

[walkingdetroit]

Tuesday Downtown

Although the morning began with thunderstorms and rain, I got outside once the sun came out!

[hishamhanna]

[biketalkla]

1:29 on.soundcloud.com/RfwA2 Connected: A car-free path providing critical connections between the Riverfront and Detroit destinations recently opened in Detroit. Marc Pasco, Director of communications for the Detroit Riverfront and Conservancy, tells Taylor, Lindsay, and Nick about the recently opened Southwest Greenway. detroitgreenways.org/projects/southwest-greenway/

22:15 on.soundcloud.com/nwYbT Building Hope: Detroit's Hope Village Revitalization is a community-led organization that works toward sustainable and equitable development in Detroit. Jeff Jones, President and Executive Director, tells us how they've created bike infrastructure with community at its center. With Reo Ramsey, President of the Motown Trailblazers bike club, and Nick Richert. hopevillagecdc.org/

41:58 on.soundcloud.com/UHfik The Western Massachusetts town of Easthampton and its City Engineer use federal Safe Streets For All Funds to connect local and regional bike paths and make other infrastructure improvements. With Daniel Murphy, Easthampton, Massachusetts City Engineer, and Galen Mook, Massachusetts Bicycle Coalition Executive Director and Cambridge Bike Talk Host. www.transportation.gov/grants/SS4A

56:22 on.soundcloud.com/cDEys Affirmations: Uncle Dan's thoughts on Bike Talk.

Editing by Kevin Burton and Taylor Nichols. Closing Song, "Bike," by Mal Webb. Interstitial music, "Just Moving," by Don Ward. Visit BikeTalk.org to be involved.

[mdsc951]

When Joe Louis and Jackie Robinson met at Fort Riley during WWII, they unknowingly laid the groundwork for the civil rights movement of the future. Two giants of their time coming together to make history. This is a classic SPORTS Photo!!!! ❤️ #joelouis #jackierobinson #boxingego (at Black History EVERY DAY) https://www.instagram.com/p/CpQytNbPqQr/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

[phildekem]

10 boxeurs pour le lendemain du Boxing Day 🥊 / monotypes #boxingday #boxeur #boxe #monotype #monoprint #monoprinting #tonyzale #joelouis #larryholmes #carlosmonzon #floydpatterson #sonnyliston #miketyson #rockymarciano #jakelamotta https://www.instagram.com/p/CmrGz9Zo8_w/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

[cartermagazine]

Today In History

Young Joe Louis beat Italian Primo Carnera, a former heavyweight champion by knocking him out twice in the sixth round and the referee calling the fight on this date June 25, 1935.

This bout was held in Yankee Stadium. This fight brought attention to Joe Louis making him a household name.

Louis is widely regarded as one of the greatest and most influential boxers of all time. He reigned as the world heavyweight champion from 1937 until his temporary retirement in 1949. He was victorious in 25 consecutive title defenses, a record for all weight classes.

Louis had the longest single reign as champion of any boxer in history.

CARTER™️ Magazine carter-mag.com #wherehistoryandhiphopmeet #historyandhiphop365 #carter #boxing #blackhistorymonth #blackhistory #history #cartermagazine #staywoke #joelouis #boxing

[madamlaydebug]

June 22, 1937: A crowd of 65,000 at Comiskey Park in Chicago watched Joe Louis became the 1st African-American World heavyweight champion since Jack Johnson.

Louis dethroned James Braddock, knocking out "The Cinderella Man" in the 8th round.

Braddock was able to knock Louis down in round 1, after that, he could accomplish little.

The Brown Bomber's victory was a seminal moment in African American history. Thousands of African Americans stayed up all night across the country in celebration.

Noted author and member of the Harlem Renaissance Langston Hughes described Louis's effect in these terms:

"Each time Joe Louis won a fight in those depression years, even before he became champion, thousands of African-Americans on relief or W.P.A., and poor, would throng out into the streets all across the land to march and cheer and yell and cry because of Joe's one-man triumphs. No one else in the United States has ever had such an effect on Negro emotions – or on mine. I marched and cheered and yelled and cried, too."— #joelouis #boxing #history

[louisironson]

YOUR HEADER <3333333

thank you i am insane and i am free!! hawnk is tendall is joelouis and i’m here i’m literally watching angels in america right now as i type this (hbo miniseries)

[jamieroxxartist]

Birthday Remembrances. Today, May 13, 1914 – #JoeLouis, American boxer, wrestler, and actor (d. 1981) was born.

(https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Joe_Louis)

[bootiesbooksandtheblues]

HAPPY BIRTHDAY! - STEVIE WONDER - JOE LOUIS (RIP) - PARRISH SMITH #EPMD #StevieWonder #JoeLouis #jammin #HipHop #SOULmusic #BlackMusicMatters #beautifulisBLACK https://www.instagram.com/p/Cdf6nbjgzX1/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

[walkingdetroit]

Art in the Stations: West Riverfront

Once known as Joe Louis Arena Station, West Riverfront is making way for a new neighborhood feel. Whimsical, glittery colors in "Voyage" by Gerome Kamrowski embodies both mythology and astrology. The tiles were made in Spillemberg, Italy by Crovatto Mosaics- the same company that created "Calvacade of Cars" in Huntington Place Station!

Kamrowski has been creating beautiful glass mosaics for many years, as shown below in "2002, Cottage Studio, Ann Arbor."

Hop off the Detroit People Mover and head to the riverwalk to check out the beautiful pedestrian path as well as the new Water Square development.

Although there is a lot of work to be done to make it a walkable neighborhood, the 25-story Residences at Water Square is under construction at the former Joe Louise Arena site. Currently pre-leasing for February 2024, the project is coming together nicely!

[detroitluv]

Mood 📷: @charlesrostamloo #detroitphotography #detroit #Detroitness #detroitlove #detroit_igers #motown #motorcity #joelouis (at Detroit, Michigan) https://www.instagram.com/p/ByV4J0hFAds/?igshid=1iwvwpckl2l6l

[mosleyboxing]

#Repost 👉 @holygrailboxing with @get_repost ・・・ The "Cincinatti Cobra" Ezzard Charles , widely regarded as one of the best light Heavyweight's of all time , a former Lineal Heavyweight champion and one of the best fighters Pound For Pound ever. He campaigned as a Middleweight, Light Heavyweight and Heavyweight. . . He spent most of his career south of Heavyweight , Although he never won the Light Heavyweight title due to being heavily avoided , he did manage to win the NBA Heavyweight Title when he defeated Jersey Joe Walcott in 1949 by Decision. He then defeated his Idol and friend Joe Louis to win the Lineal Heavyweight Title. . . Charles lost the title by knockout 2 years later in his 3rd fight with fierce rival Jersey Joe Walcott in 1951. . . In his career Charles defeated a incredible amount of great fighters whome most of he fought 2 , 3 , 4 , and 5 times each. His resume stacks up with any fighters in history, here are some of the names he defeated. . . . . . Joe Louis Archie Moore Jersey Joe Walcott Charley Burley Joey Maxim Elmer Ray Jimmy Bivins Gus Lesnevich Lloyd Marshall Teddy Yarosz Bob Satterfield Oakland Billy Smith . He also had 2 great fights with Rocky Marciano which he lost one by decision and one by ko. . . He retired with a final record of 95-25-1 with 52 kos. . . 🚨PLEASE LIKE AND FOLLOW @holygrailboxing @mosleyboxing 🚨 . . 🚨 Photo Credit @gettyimages . . #ezzardcharles #joelouis #rockymarciano #archiemoore #charleyburley #sugarayrobinson #sugarrayleonard #floydmayweather #ali #henryarmstrong #harrygreb #jackjohnson #jackdempsey #lennoxlewis #boxing #boxingheads #boxersofinstagram #miketyson #ggg #loma #canelo #holygrailboxing #anthonyjoshua #mannypacquiao #usyk #jamestoney #royjonesjr https://www.instagram.com/p/Bw6YmPcBTTV/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1cs1ocszugmsk

[artabovereality]

“You must be out your goddamn mind! Joe Louis, the greatest boxer that ever lived. [to Akeem and Semmi] I'll be with you boys in a minute. He was badder than Cassius Clay, he was badder than Sugar Ray, and that new boy-what's his name? Mike Tyson?-looks like a bulldog; he was badder than him, too. He could whoop Mike Tyson's ass! He could whoop all of they ass!” - Clarence from My-T-Sharp, #ComingToAmerica. • Three squared (somewhat) works by #JeanMichelBasquiat at @thebrantfoundation depicting #boxing legends #JoeLouis, #MuhammadAli formerly #CassiusClay and #SugarRayRobinson. • #ArtAboveReality #LookWhatArtFound #Inspiring #Art #ContemporaryArt #FineArt #ArtMarket #ContemporaryPainting #ContemporaryArtCollectors #LiveWithArt #ArtConsultant #ShotOniPhone #ContemporaryArtist #TheBrantFoundation #Basquiat #ArtistsOnInstagram (at The Brant Foundation Art Study Center) https://www.instagram.com/p/Bu1oSqbnO07/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=55juezpp2r1x

[cartermagazine]

Today In History Young Joe Louis beat Italian Primo Carnera, a former heavyweight champion by knocking him out twice in the sixth round and the referee calling the fight on this date June 25, 1935. This bout was held in Yankee Stadium. This fight brought attention to Joe Louis making him a household name. CARTER™️ Magazine carter-mag.com #wherehistoryandhiphopmeet #historyandhiphop365 #carter #boxing #blackhistorymonth #blackhistory #history #cartermagazine #staywoke #joelouis https://www.instagram.com/p/CfO0On7rrXA/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=