As a successful African American professional in the northern part of the country , Louis was seen by many other Americans as a symbol of the liberated black man .
Joe Louis was born in Alabama , but lived much of his early years in Detroit .
As a successful African American professional in the northern part of the country , Joe Louis was seen by many other Americans as a symbol of the liberated black man .
Joe Louis was born in Alabama , but lived much of his early years in Detroit .