Uncovering America's Hidden Legacy of Black Cowboys

When most people think of cowboys, they envision rugged, gun-toting figures depicted in Hollywood Westerns. But the truth is far more complex—and much richer in history. Many of the men responsible for settling the Old West in the late 1800s were people of color, with historians estimating that one in four cowboys was Black.

CBN News traveled to Texas to uncover the untold stories of Black people in the horse industry.

The image of the cowboy has long been dominated by the portrayal of white men on horseback, braving the harsh conditions of the frontier. However, a more historically accurate version of the past is shared by Larry Callies, a lifelong Texas cowboy and owner of the Black Cowboy Museum in Rosenberg, Texas.

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[nonnie]

Thank you to Larry for his obedience to Gods call & for sharing our history.

[JoeReilley]

Bass Reeve was the inspiration of The Lone Ranger

[marjoriedanley]

I’m finding over the last few years, more Black History information and stories.
Many times I have been surprised as to how so many such stories are being made available. It’s sad to me that it has taken so many years for such stories to resurface.
Although I am a white person, I’m interested in learning about Black History. They made contributions in many areas. History should never be withheld, no matter what it’s about.

[rl]

This was very informatve history on black rodeo and cowboy history. Thank you.😊

[gladysoyeabo]

Very interesting and educative program.

[blessingjoy]

I don't know what you mean by 'people of colour'

We all are of colours of course!
"All humans are of colour!

[Bear-lxbk]

Then people dont know history. Besides color of skin is not what makes a person

[LovejoypeaceFromabove]

BEAUTIFUL STORY BROTHER.GOD BLESS YOU AND YOUR FAMILY AND FRIENDS FOREVER I PRAY 🙏 AMEN. THANK YOU FOR THIS MY HEAVENLY FATHER THROUGH JESUS CHRIST MIGHTY NAME AND THE HOLY SPIRIT FOREVERMORE AMEN ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤