Young Lesbian Dre
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Yep. Cowboy was used to be derogatory term. Whites referred to themselves as cattlemen, cattle drivers, or ranchers. One of these days I'll attend the Black Rodeo.
Tinka Nichols @Tinka_BMore
One in every four cowboys was believed to be a Black man released from slavery despite the stories told in popular books and movies although the most famous cowboys of the old west were white.

A lot of documented historical facts and people ? You just weren’t allowed to know.
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Rosetta
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In response to Young Lesbian Dre.
There are some excellent books about Black cowboys. A few:
Black Cowboys of the Old West by Tricia Wagner
Guts: Legendary Black Rodeo Cowboy Bill Pickett by Cecil Johnson
Black Gun Silver Star by Art Burton
Cherokee Bill Black Cowboy Indian Outlaw by Art Burton
#BlackHistory365
#AmericanHistory
11:23 PM - Aug 31, 2023
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Young Lesbian Dre
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In response to Rosetta.
Added to my reading list...
11:38 PM - Aug 31, 2023
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Ons 'Ollie' Olivier
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In response to Young Lesbian Dre.
I’m just now learning about this. The Black Rodeo Show is coming up this weekend for me and I can’t wait. It’ll be my first time going.
10:03 PM - Aug 31, 2023
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Young Lesbian Dre
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In response to Ons 'Ollie' Olivier.
Is it finals you're going to?
10:57 PM - Aug 31, 2023
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Ozark Individual
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In response to Young Lesbian Dre.
years ago, in Jr college, I did research on a Texas ranger.
Bass Reeves, was a former slave, turned law enforcement officer.
It was an excellent read!
09:41 PM - Aug 31, 2023
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Young Lesbian Dre
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In response to Ozark Individual.
It's my understanding that before the strike a limited series about him was in work starting Isaiah Washington. Was supposed to be on CBS/Paramount+ I think...🤔 I want to watch it.
11:00 PM - Aug 31, 2023
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Janarchy
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In response to Young Lesbian Dre.
There's a Museum of the Black Cowboy which has documented a lot of it. I want to say in OK?
09:39 PM - Aug 31, 2023
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Young Lesbian Dre
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In response to Janarchy.
It's two that I know of. One is in OK & the other in TX.
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