Authors Johnny Smith and Randy Roberts explore Louis's personal fight during WWII and how he became a champion for Black ...

For good measure, Louis donated his $47,000 boxing paycheck to the military. He was “a loyal American,” Johnny Smith and ...

A Detroit sculptor has been tapped to create a statue depicting iconic boxer Joe Louis and his life outside of the ring that will be installed on a 27-mile greenway named after him that's now taking ...

The Joe Louis Greenway has grown several miles longer and its latest extension now includes a new statue. The statue depicts the historic boxer golfing, another sport he competed in. Another six miles ...

The Joe Louis Greenway is celebrating the end of summer with free food, backpacks and entertainment at 7241 McDonald St. in Detroit. The event is set for Wednesday, Aug. 20, from noon-9 p.m. and will ...

Detroit celebrated a major milestone Tuesday with the unveiling of a new two-mile stretch of the Joe Louis Greenway and a statue honoring the boxing legend in a new light.

An “exceedingly rare” fight contract from a bout between boxing legends is available at auction. The contract, which is being auctioned by Lelands, is from Detroit legend Joe Louis’ final professional ...

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 ...

A product of the San Francisco rock crucible of the 1960s, he fashioned his own brand of the blues, blending gospel, soul, rock and other genres. By Alex Williams Joe Louis Walker, a blues master and ...