What it means to be a Black cowboy
Feb 01, 2023•27 min
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Episode description
Black people have been part of the American West for centuries. But mainstream cowboy culture long downplayed their contributions, even as they exist in the present day.
Today, we hear from some of them. Read the full transcript here.
Host: L.A. Times national reporter Tyrone Beason
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