Hidden History: Black Jockeys literally created the Kentucky Derby.
13 of the 15 jockeys in the first Derby were Black. 15 of the first 28 Derbys were won by Black Jockeys.
Then Jim Crow kicked in…
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It’s unfortunate that you leave out Angel Cordero Jr. My cousin and 3 time Kentucky Derby Winner. He still holds all of the win records in all of NY Horse Racing.
When I enquired I was told that he wasn’t considered black because he’s from Puerto Rico. Does that exclude us (US citizens).
He was not allowed to race early in his prime because of the color of his skin. He had to endure physical fights daily in attempts to keep him from mounting. His legacy should be recognized.
Miguel A. Martínez
Youre right my brother, many people need to be educated to the strife we people of color have had to go thru to be accepted in AMERICA.
Thank you
I AGREE. (African American born in the Bronx, exposed to Puerto Rican, Cuban and other Latino and Caribbean cultures at an early age. ALWAYS recognized the African Diaspora).
You know it my brother. That’s how Harlem & the Boogie Down always got down ✊
ALL…Brown Folks…AIN’T Kin Folks…People Lic Ricky Ricardo, WAS Ah WHYTE
Cuban, And Adapted WELL…Throughout His Career. The Article Pertained To
NEGRO Jockeys…As Far As The So Called Puerto Rican’s, MANY Derive From Spanish Ancestry. The NEGROS Ricans Are An After Thought We Always Have To Share The Spot Light…W/ Other NATIONS
That Usually Wouldn’t Recognize US…!!!
Know your history!
I am soooo PROUD of my FATHERS who went before and distinguished themselves. Thank you for your STRENGTH AND INTEGRITY.
you got one of the greatest black Quarter horse jockey name Trevino Clark who rode & own world Champion Qh horse Mr Jess Perry
Who produced this? This is great! Has it been in festivals?
And when so many of the winning jockeys were Black, since Jim Crow couldn’t beat them, they banned them from competing.
See Oliver Lewis who was first winner! https://biography.jrank.org/pages/2969/Lewis-Oliver.html
Same story different day.
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