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Black Rodeo USA produces fun and exciting events that celebrate Black and African-American history and culture. Find out about upcoming shows in Arizona, Tennessee, Florida, Nevada and other states, and join the mission to spread this cultural tradition.
The Bill Pickett Invitational Rodeo celebrates and honors Black Cowboys and Cowgirls and their contributions to building the west. We highlight the irrefutable global appeal of Black Cowboys and Cowgirls in the West and the stories behind a sub-culture that is still strong today.
The official site of Black Rodeo USA, home of the hottest shows on dirt. Celebrating a cultural tradition across the country.
28 Jun 2022 · Learn about the history and traditions of America's only touring Black rodeo, founded by legendary cowboy Bill Pickett. See stunning photos of the riders, horses, and events at the annual Oakland stop.
29 Mac 2024 · Photographer Ivan McClellan has spent nearly a decade documenting Black rodeo culture, which has long been overshadowed by popular depictions of cowboys.
26 Jul 2022 · A Black rodeo rewrites the story of the West. At the Bill Pickett Invitational Rodeo, Black riders and fans bring a sense of swaggering cool to a culture overlooked by the history books.
Who is Bill Pickett? 1870 - 1932 Bill Pickett was the most famous African American rodeo performer of all time, and the first black cowboy movie star. He invented a way of controlling steers called "bulldogging," and became a star attraction of wild west shows.
