Tag: Horse Racing
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Larry Demeritte defies the odds as the first Black Derby trainer in 35 years, preparing his horse West Saratoga for the Kentucky Derby. Learn about Demeritte’s journey, representing the Caribbean community with pride, embracing Kentucky’s thoroughbred capital, and…
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The inspiring journey of Cheryl White, America’s first Black female jockey, who shattered barriers in horse racing in 1971. Learn about her historic achievements, the erasure of Black jockey legacies, and the rediscovery of her story through a…
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