Tag: Boxing history
-
Claressa Shields becomes the first Black woman to hold the undisputed heavyweight champion title after defeating Danielle Perkins in Flint, Michigan. Learn more about her historic win and inspiring journey.
-
Hayes Edward ‘Big Ed’ Sanders made history as Idaho’s first Black heavyweight Olympic gold medalist. Learn about his inspiring career and legacy in boxing.
-
The remarkable story of Joe Walcott, the first Black fighter to claim a world championship in the 20th century. Learn about his pioneering achievements in overcoming racism in the early boxing era, his creative defensive wizardry, and lasting…
-
The compelling story of Jack Johnson, “The Galveston Giant,” who overcame Jim Crow discrimination to become the first Black heavyweight champion in 1908. Johnson’s victory against Tommy Burns broke boxing’s color barrier, paving the way for African American…
Recent Posts
- How Arthur Chaires Sr. Patrolled Alone for 27 Years, Setting the Standard for Community Policing as Schenectady’s First Black Officer
- Fairfax County Fire Department Honors Natalie Robb, Its First Black Woman Officer Who Rose to Captain
- Howard Simmons, Among the First Black Photographers at the Chicago Sun-Times, Showcases His Iconic Work at Oak Park Public Library
- Derek Lewis Makes History as Largest Black Franchisee of Philly Pretzel Factory, Bringing Iconic Philly Flavors to Central Florida
- Charleston’s First Black Woman Police Captain Tonatte Mitchell Reflects on a Year of Leadership, Mentorship, and Community Impact
