The Wild West wasn’t what Hollywood told us.
In this episode, we uncover the forgotten history of Black cowboys — who made up an estimated 1 in 4 cowboys in the 1800s — and spotlight rodeo legend Bill Pickett and lawman Bass Reeves. From cattle drives to cultural erasure, we’re rewriting the myth of the American cowboy.
Expect plenty of “Wait, what?!” moments, Brandon’s sarcastic commentary, and Jessica's several rants.
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Sources:
- Okhistory.org - The Encyclopedia of Oklahoma History and Culture - Reeves, Bass
- Okhistory.org - The Encyclopedia of Oklahoma History and Culture - Pickett, William
- NPS.gov - National Park Service - Bass Reeves (Site Bulletin) - From Fort Smith National Historic Site
- Transcript from This Week in the West Podcast - Episode 63: Bass Reeves, the Legendary Lawman by Mike Koehler
- SmithsonianMag.com - The Lesser-Known History of African-American Cowboys - by Katie Nodjimbadem
- tshaonline.org - William Pickett: The Legendary Black Cowboy and Rodeo Pioneer - By Mary Lou LeCompte
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