Tag: Raymond White Jr.
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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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The remarkable story of Cheryl White, the first Black female jockey to make history by winning two races in different states on the same day. From her childhood on a horse farm to breaking barriers in the male-dominated…
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