Kentucky Derby

At the Kentucky Derby, Black jockeys and owners will cheer on Kendrick Carmouche

Carmouche is the first Black jockey in the race since 2013

Cheryl White was first out of the gate

The story of the first black female jockey in the United States

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

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

Styling at the Harlem Derby

Portraits of the Harlem’s Kentucky Derby

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

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?

The Hidden (Black) History of the Kentucky Derby

Black jockeys used to dominate horse racing— what changed?