Celebrating the much-forgotten history of Black Western heritage in the U.S.A., The Bill Pickett Invitational Rodeo has reached millions across America over its four decades. Honoring legendary Black cowboy Bill Pickettβs legacy as originator of the bulldogging stunt, Lu Vason founded his all-Black rodeo in 1984, having encountered the thrill of the rodeo β and a glaring lack of diversity at odds with African-American contributions to the sport.β¦read more at nowness.com
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@kimpratt1792
1 month ago
Just purchased my tickets canβt wait to see the show
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