Joë Bridge was a French artist who was born in 1886 ... Artist's alternative names: Jean Barrez, Jean Louis Charles Joseph Barrez ...

In so doing, Joe Louis called a halt to a heavyweight reign that remains unequaled in its number of consecutive defenses: 25 (or 26 if one includes a quasi-exhibition in 1944), over a span of 11 ...

Joe Louis not only redefined boxing but also became a bridge between divided communities. In a time of global tension and internal struggles, his figure represented the hope for a better future.