A short break was all Donna & Jonathan needed to reset and refresh their minds. On this episode, they circle back to the Now You Know segment from the Kentucky Derby about Black Cowboys . From Esteban the Negro to Bass Reeves, black cowboys have been incredibly impactful throughout western world history. Admittedly, these names may be more widely know in southern US states; the way it's portrayed beyond the southern states transformed complex stories into a Hollywood misrepresentation of history. The reality? Take a listen to learn more.

Now You Know

https://www.okhistory.org/publications/enc/entry.php?entry=RE020#:~:text=He%20is%20believed%20to%20be,until%20Oklahoma%20statehood%20in%201907

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