Joe Louis' Son Shares How His Father Stood Up 'When He Thought Black People Were Being Wronged' (Exclusive)

Joe Louis Barrow Jr., son of the legendary 20th century heavyweight, took part in a new documentary on his father's life for ...
Yahoo! Sports

‘He can run but he can’t hide’: Joe Louis and the fight of his life

For 12 years — longer than any fighter past or present — Joe Louis would be the undisputed king of boxing. So dominant, in fact, that the “Brown Bomber” transcended the stringent racial barriers of ...

Joe Louis Was One of Boxing's Greats, but His Son Fondly Remembers Becoming 'Very Close with Him' on the Golf Course (Exclusive)

Joe Louis Barrow Jr. shares memories of his father, the 20th century boxer Joe Louis, as a new History Channel documentary on his life debuts on Friday, June 19 ...
Detroit News

New statue of Joe Louis honors his role in breaking color barrier in professional golf

The new statue, created by a Detroit sculptor, pays tribute to the famed boxer's life outside of the ring, especially as a golfer. Detroit ― A new statue of legendary boxing champ Joe Louis pays ...
MLive

Detroit looking for artist to create new statue of boxer Joe Louis

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 ...