{"product_id":"black-cowboys-of-rodeo-9781496226105","title":"Black Cowboys of Rodeo","description":"\u003cb\u003eBook Synopsis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eBlack Cowboys of Rodeo\u003c\/i\u003e is a collection of one hundred years’ worth of firsthand cowboy stories, set against the backdrop of Reconstruction, Jim Crow, segregation, the civil rights movement, and eventually the integration of a racially divided country.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTrade Review\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"The myths and legend of the American West meet the real-life struggles and triumphs of Black cowboys in this fascinating account from journalist Cartwright. . . . This stirring history will have readers rethinking the very definition of Americana.\"—\u003ci\u003ePublishers Weekly\u003c\/i\u003e, starred review\u003cbr\u003e\"By including cowboys both in the arena and on the screen, Cartwright's stories introduce readers to Black cowboys who created the West and, in part, the development of the iconic cowboy.\"—Tracey Hanshew, \u003ci\u003eJournal of Sport History\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Cartwright's writing is exceptional. The reader is treated to superb narrative storytelling that makes domestic scenes and road trips just as lively as the rodeos themselves. The author uses oral histories to communicate his subjects' thoughts and experiences in a way that renders complex issues approachable.\"—Meg Frisbee, \u003ci\u003eSouth Dakota History\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"This is a fantastic book and is a history book that hopefully never gets lost or forgotten. . . . This is a book that should be required reading in American History classes.\"—Tom Knuppel, \u003ci\u003eKNUP Sports\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"An entertaining and informative addition to the genre.\"—\u003ci\u003eDaily Kos\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“Keith Ryan Cartwright’s book is an essential corrective to the lily-white history of the cowboy and the American West that has been promoted by motion pictures and white supremacists for centuries. It works as both a sweeping look at the cowboy ethos and profiles of scores of those whose greatness made America.”—Nelson George, author, filmmaker, music and culture critic\u003cbr\u003e“Can I get a \u003ci\u003eyee-haw\u003c\/i\u003e? \u003ci\u003eBlack Cowboys of Rodeo\u003c\/i\u003e is a marvel of a book—built with muscular research and smooth writing, resurrecting larger-than-life characters who will amaze and inspire readers. Cowboys have long been symbols of American grit and self-reliance. Black cowboys are that and more. Thank goodness their stories are finally being told—and told so beautifully.”—Jonathan Eig, best-selling author of \u003ci\u003eAli: A Life\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“Hollywood has not always been on the right side of history when it comes to portraying Black cowboys, but a thoroughly researched book like \u003ci\u003eBlack Cowboys of Rodeo\u003c\/i\u003e finally amends that narrative.”—Blair Underwood, actor, producer, and director\u003cbr\u003e“Keith Ryan Cartwright’s masterful excavation of the contribution of Black cowboys to American history is both rich and timely. The engaging stories of the individuals in \u003ci\u003eBlack Cowboys of Rodeo\u003c\/i\u003e chronicle the lives and struggles of men who were not only field hands and laborers but family men, businessmen, entertainers, and entrepreneurs. This book will be illuminating to many still unfamiliar with the important role they played in the taming and shaping of the American West.”—Yohuru Williams, founding director of the Racial Justice Initiative at the University of St. Thomas\u003cbr\u003e“Keith Ryan Cartwright is a master storyteller, who has accomplished what could be considered his life’s work in his first attempt. This is a very important book coming at an equally important time.”—Ty Murray, nine-time Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association world champion\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eForeword by Danny L. Glover\u003cbr\u003e Abbreviations\u003cbr\u003e Chronology\u003cbr\u003e Note from the Author\u003cbr\u003e Introduction\u003cbr\u003e 1. Bill Pickett and the 101 Ranch\u003cbr\u003e 2. Robert “Money” Jackson\u003cbr\u003e 3. Charles, Roy, Clarence, and Kenneth LeBlanc\u003cbr\u003e 4. Nathaniel “Rex” Purefoy with Herb Jeffries\u003cbr\u003e 5. Willie Thomas Sr. and Harold Cash\u003cbr\u003e 6. Bailey’s Prairie Kid (aka Taylor Hall Jr.)\u003cbr\u003e 7. Myrtis “Jackie Robinson of Rodeo” Dightman Sr.\u003cbr\u003e 8. Freddie “Skeet” Gordon\u003cbr\u003e 9. Ernest “Bud” Bramwell Jr.\u003cbr\u003e 10. Nelson Jackson Jr.\u003cbr\u003e 11. Cleo “Mr. Black Rodeo” Hearn\u003cbr\u003e 12. Glynn Turman\u003cbr\u003e 13. Tommy Cloud (aka Tommy Cleoll Browning)\u003cbr\u003e 14. Eugene “Cowtown Gene,” Jimmy Lee, and Willie Ed Walker with Abraham Morris and John Harp Jr.\u003cbr\u003e 15. Thyrl and Mike Latting\u003cbr\u003e 16. Charlie Reno (aka Jesse C. R. Hall)\u003cbr\u003e 17. Steve Robinson\u003cbr\u003e 18. Barry Moore\u003cbr\u003e 19. Tex Williams and Larry Callies\u003cbr\u003e 20. Obba Babatundé (aka Donald Cohen)\u003cbr\u003e 21. James Pickens Jr.\u003cbr\u003e 22. Reginald T. Dorsey\u003cbr\u003e 23. Donald and Ronald Stephens with Cleatus Stephens\u003cbr\u003e 24. Marcous Friday and Charles Evans\u003cbr\u003e 25. Bud Bramwell and Cleo Hearn with Charles Evans and Marvel Rogers Sr.\u003cbr\u003e 26. Charlie “Pee Wee” Sampson\u003cbr\u003e 27. Ervin Williams Jr.\u003cbr\u003e 28. Charlie Reno and Steve Robinson\u003cbr\u003e 29. Dwayne Hargo Sr.\u003cbr\u003e 30. Fred Whitfield\u003cbr\u003e 31. Dihigi Gladney with John Davis and California Chrome\u003cbr\u003e 32. Gus Trent (aka Harlan Tyrone Ware) with Sedgwick Haynes\u003cbr\u003e 33. Dennis Davis with Alvo Tucker and Donald Goodman\u003cbr\u003e 34. Steve Reagor with Sidney Reagor\u003cbr\u003e 35. Glenn Jackson\u003cbr\u003e 36. Dwayne Jr. and Aaron Hargo\u003cbr\u003e 37. LaMontre “Tre” Hosley, Chris Byrd, and Stanley “Ray” Taylor\u003cbr\u003e 38. Bill Pickett and the U.S. Postal Service\u003cbr\u003e Acknowledgments\u003cbr\u003e Selected Bibliography","brand":"University of Nebraska Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49409235419479,"sku":"9781496226105","price":25.19,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0817\/1739\/5799\/files\/9781496226105.jpg?v=1730506078","url":"https:\/\/bookcurl.com\/products\/black-cowboys-of-rodeo-9781496226105","provider":"Book Curl","version":"1.0","type":"link"}