Black History Month
The Buffalo Soldiers and the American Horse
In honor of Black History Month, we look at the 9th and 10th Cavalry Regiments — the Buffalo Soldiers whose discipline, horsemanship, and service helped shape American military history and the legacy of the American horse.
Black Cowboys of the American West: The History Hollywood Erased
One in four cowboys was Black — from cattle drives to lawmen like Bass Reeves — but Hollywood rewrote the story. Here’s the real history of the American West and why it still matters.
4-Minute Listen: The History of Black Equestrian Erasure
In 2021, NPR’s Ailsa Chang spoke with Katherine Mooney, author of the book Race Horse Men: How Slavery and Freedom Were Made at the Racetrack, about the erasure of Black riders in the equestrian world. It’s an amazing 4-minute listen! Check it out. (more…)
