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Before Joe Louis became an American icon, Jack Johnson shook up the nation on July 4, 1910
Jack Johnson's historic boxing win on July 4,1910, upset much of America. But the next Black world heavyweight champ remains ...
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On July 4, the best American boxers, decade by decade
Writer and boxing historian Kieran Mulvaney presents the best American boxer, decade by decade, in celebration of US ...
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More awards for inspirational trainer Joe Gallagher
Joe Gallagher, currently juggling a busy roster of fighters while receiving treatment for Stage 4 cancer, is among 27 ...
'The Fight of the Century': How Jack Johnson vs. Jim Jeffries inflamed a nation 115 years ago on the Fourth of July
The July 4, 1910 title fight between Jack Johnson and Jim Jeffries led to riots, mayhem, murder — and the racially motivated ...
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Jack Johnson caused riots by beating the ‘Great White Hope’ in the Fight of the Century, 115 years ago
115 years ago today, Jack Johnson’s victory over America’s “Great White Hope” caused over 20 people to be killed in riots all ...
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What is the Mann Act? Here’s what to know about the law used to convict Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs
By JONATHAN MATTISE Associated Press Sean “Diddy” Combs was convicted Wednesday of prostitution-related offenses under the ...
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From Respectability To Authenticity, Here’s How Chelsea Johnson’s New Book Explores The Impact And Evolution Of The Natural Hair Movement - Essence
Johnson sat down with ESSENCE to discuss the power of the natural hair movement, how it has evolved, her hopes for the CROWN Act and more insights from her brand-new book 'Natural'.