Black Fact = Joe Louis defeats “Jersey” Jo Walcott

Black Fact = 1948 (1948) – Joe Louis won the World Heavyweight Boxing Champion by knocking out “Jersey” Jo Walcott on this date in 1948. This bout, held in Yankee Stadium, was his historic 25th title defense.

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Black Fact = (1965) Vivian Malone

Black Fact = 1965 (May 30)  – Vivian Malone became the first black graduate of the University of Alabama on this date in 1965. Malone (a ...