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Horse Racing
Sports
A black neighborhood’s complicated relationship with the home of the Preakness
Baltimore’s storied horse race faces an uncertain future in the city
Sports
Cheryl White was first out of the gate
The story of the first black female jockey in the United States
Sports
On this day in Latinx history: Jockey John Velazquez sets North American record for career earnings
Puerto Rican rode in four races at Belmont Park to set the mark
Sports
The day Edward D. Brown became the first African-American to win the Belmont Stakes
Jockey who guided Kingfisher to victory in 1870 later found success as an owner and trainer
Culture
The Harlem Derby puts twist on traditional Kentucky Derby day
It’s a blend of fashion and horse racing while honoring the sport’s black jockeys
Sports
Rajiv Maragh overcomes devastating injuries to ride in Kentucky Derby
Indo-Jamaican jockey missed 16 months of racing after nasty spill
The reign of the black jockey
Black jockeys used to dominate horse racing – so why aren’t we seeing more diversity at this year’s races?
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The Hidden (Black) History of the Kentucky Derby
Black jockeys used to dominate horse racing— what changed?