Black cowboys compete at the Bill Pickett Rodeo in Memphis

Emil Lendof

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Apr 4, 2017

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Black Cowboys Compete At The Bill Pickett Invitational Rodeo In Memphis

The Bill Pickett Rodeo in Memphis, Tennessee, is the nation’s only touring black rodeo competition. The rodeo celebrates Western heritage and the contributions that black cowboys and cowgirls have made to the sport of rodeo. Getty Images

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MEMPHIS, TN – MARCH 31: Linda Knight participates in the steer undecorating competition at the Bill Pickett Invitational Rodeo on March 31, 2017 in Memphis, Tennessee. The Bill Pickett Rodeo… Getty Images

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MEMPHIS, TN – MARCH 31: Jimmy Patterson is thrown from his bull at the Bill Pickett Invitational Rodeo on March 31, 2017 in Memphis, Tennessee. The Bill Pickett Rodeo is… Getty Images

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MEMPHIS, TN – APRIL 01: Cowboys relax at a late-night barbeque following a day of competition at the Bill Pickett Invitational Rodeo on April 1, 2017 in Memphis, Tennessee. The… Getty Images

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MEMPHIS, TN – MARCH 31: Bull rider Anthony Monts Jr. stretches before his ride at the Bill Pickett Invitational Rodeo on March 31, 2017 in Memphis, Tennessee. The Bill Pickett… Getty Images

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MEMPHIS, TN – MARCH 31: Aaron Johnson competes in the calf roping event at the Bill Pickett Invitational Rodeo on March 31, 2017 in Memphis, Tennessee. The Bill Pickett Rodeo… Getty Images

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MEMPHIS, TN – APRIL 01: Danesha Henderson participates in the barrel race competition at the Bill Pickett Invitational Rodeo on April 1, 2017 in Memphis, Tennessee. The Bill Pickett Rodeo… Getty Images

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MEMPHIS, TN – APRIL 01: Cowboys hand off the baton in the relay race competition at the Bill Pickett Invitational Rodeo on April 1, 2017 in Memphis, Tennessee. The Bill… Getty Images

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MEMPHIS, TN – MARCH 31: Harold Williams Jr., 4, watches activity in the arena before the start of competition at the Bill Pickett Invitational Rodeo on March 31, 2017 in… Getty Images

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MEMPHIS, TN – APRIL 01: A cowgirl participates in the barrel race competition at the Bill Pickett Invitational Rodeo on April 1, 2017 in Memphis, Tennessee. The Bill Pickett Rodeo… Getty Images

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MEMPHIS, TN – APRIL 01: Bernard Daniels walks with his grandson Zion Williams before the start of competition at the Bill Pickett Invitational Rodeo on April 1, 2017 in Memphis,… Getty Images

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MEMPHIS, TN – APRIL 01: Denell Henderson participates in the bull doggin competition at the Bill Pickett Invitational Rodeo on April 1, 2017 in Memphis, Tennessee. The Bill Pickett Rodeo… Getty Images

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MEMPHIS, TN – APRIL 01: Jamil Hunt shares a saddle with his six-year-old son Jamil Hunt Jr. as they prepare to ride into the arena for the start of competition… Getty Images

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MEMPHIS, TN – APRIL 01: Dale Hubbard participates in the bull doggin competition at the Bill Pickett Invitational Rodeo on April 1, 2017 in Memphis, Tennessee. The Bill Pickett Rodeo… Getty Images

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MEMPHIS, TN – APRIL 01: Competitors listen to the national anthem before the start of competition at the Bill Pickett Invitational Rodeo on April 1, 2017 in Memphis, Tennessee. The… Getty Images

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MEMPHIS, TN – MARCH 31: Charles Barrett competes in the bull doggin event at the Bill Pickett Invitational Rodeo on March 31, 2017 in Memphis, Tennessee. The Bill Pickett Rodeo… Getty Images

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MEMPHIS, TN – MARCH 31: Carolyn Carter carries the American flag as contestants parade through the arena before the start of competition at the Bill Pickett Invitational Rodeo on March… Getty Images

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MEMPHIS, TN – APRIL 01: Competitors listen to the national anthem before the start of competition at the Bill Pickett Invitational Rodeo on April 1, 2017 in Memphis, Tennessee. The… Getty Images

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MEMPHIS, TN – MARCH 31: LaRae Jordan competes in the calf roping event at the Bill Pickett Invitational Rodeo on March 31, 2017 in Memphis, Tennessee. The Bill Pickett Rodeo… Getty Images

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MEMPHIS, TN – APRIL 01: Lindon Demery waits for the start of competition and his turn in the junior barrel racing event at the Bill Pickett Invitational Rodeo on April… Getty Images

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MEMPHIS, TN – APRIL 01: A cowboy prepares for the bronc competition at the Bill Pickett Invitational Rodeo on April 1, 2017 in Memphis, Tennessee. The Bill Pickett Rodeo is… Getty Images

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MEMPHIS, TN – APRIL 01: Anthony Monts Jr. is thrown during the bull riding competition at the Bill Pickett Invitational Rodeo on April 1, 2017 in Memphis, Tennessee. The Bill… Getty Images

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MEMPHIS, TN – MARCH 31: Xavier Carter participates in the Bill Pickett Invitational Rodeo on March 31, 2017 in Memphis, Tennessee. The Bill Pickett Rodeo is the nations only touring… Getty Images

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MEMPHIS, TN – MARCH 31: Justine Carter (L) chats with her cousin Dana Carter as they kill time between events at the Bill Pickett Invitational Rodeo on March 31, 2017… Getty Images

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MEMPHIS, TN – MARCH 31: Ronald Jennings,11, practices with a rope before the start of competition at the Bill Pickett Invitational Rodeo on March 31, 2017 in Memphis, Tennessee. The… Getty Images

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