The cowboy, often seen as a symbol of the American West, actually has its roots in Spanish colonization. It wasn't until the late 19th century, however, during the massive expansion of the cattle industry, that the iconic cowboy era truly began to shape but Did you know that one in four cowboys were Black?
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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Black_cowboys
https://blogs.loc.gov/loc/2022/03/black-cowboys-at-home-on-the-range/
https://www.blackpast.org/african-american-history/concepts-african-american-history/black-cowboys-in-the-19th-century-west-1850-1900/
https://www.smithsonianmag.com/history/lesser-known-history-african-american-cowboys-180962144/