California's Black cowboys, equestrians go West their own way
#x27;In these spaces, it's safe to be us': California's Black trail riders, rodeo stars and ranchers find fellowship and spiritual freedom in rural traditions.
'In these spaces, it's safe to be us': California's Black trail riders, rodeo stars and ranchers find fellowship and spiritual freedom in rural traditions.
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The Magnificent Seven,' 'The Lone Ranger,' and the Whitewashing of Western Movies - The Atlantic
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Yee-Haw! The hidden history of Black cowboys
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Bill Pickett Rodeo Immortalized in New Book - Sunset Magazine
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Black cowboys played major role in shaping the American West
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California's Black cowboys, equestrians go West their own way - Los Angeles Times
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A New Generation of Black Cowboys Is Born in West Oakland
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For the Compton Cowboys, Horseback Riding Is a Legacy, and Protection - The New York Times
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Capturing the vibrant culture of black cowboys
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Cowboy - Wikipedia
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Nope' Updates the Story of the West and Who It Belongs To
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Compton Cowboys keep alive the history of African American contributions in the Old West and their commitment to youth in urban communities - Ark Republic