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Unsung Heroes: African-American Cowboys of the Wild West

Despite the common narrative largely overlooking the role of African-American cowboys, historical estimates suggest that they made up approximately 25% of the cowboy population. These cowboys encountered prejudice in the towns they traveled through, such as being excluded from particular restaurants or hotels. However, within their own groups, they experienced a level of respect and… Read More »

The origins of the cowboy tradition…

The origins of the cowboy tradition come from Spain, beginning with the hacienda system of medieval Spain. This style of cattle ranching spread throughout much of the Iberian peninsula, and later was imported to the Americas. The post The origins of the cowboy tradition… appeared first on Crazy Facts. Source