Today in Afro History ! Joe Louis defeats John Henry Lewis in heavyweight title fight at Madison Square Garden in 1939 !

jean anderson and joe louis (Photo credit: Wikipedia)

“World Heavyweight champ Joe Louis (Barrow) sews on the stripes of a technical sergeant-to which he has been promoted. – NARA – 535937 (Photo credit: Wikipedia)

Joe Louis looks for an opening during boxing match with Max Schmeling (Photo credit: Wikipedia)