​Unfiltered stories of Black resistance, erased heroes, and hidden truths. We connect the past to today’s fights so the next generation never has to ask “why didn’t they teach us this?”
The image of the cowboy that dominates American culture is not a true reflection of history. It is the product of selective storytelling that has erased the significant role Black cowboys played in shaping the West. After emancipation, Black men made up about 25 percent of the western cattle workforce. Their contributions went far beyond the common stereotypes, shaping the ranching industry and the culture of the American frontier.
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