In The Compton Cowboys: The New Generation of Cowboys in America’s Urban Heartland (April 2020) Thompson-Hernández takes a look at the Compton Cowboys, a group of Black horseback riders in Compton, CA who continue the little-known western tradition of Black cowboys, while defying stereotypes and forging new connections to their community. Horse Crazy: The Story of a Woman and a World in Love with an Animal (August 2020) explores life-long rider Nir’s personal connection to these animals and profiles of some of the little-known yet intriguing figures involved in the riding world. Two journalists who have explored the surprising world of horses, Sarah Maslin Nir ( New York Times) and Walter Thompson-Hernández ( New York Times and host of new NPR podcast “ CALIFORNIA LOVE”), will sit down for a virtual conversation about their recently published books. There are over seven million horses in America – not only in rural areas, but also in many cities across the country - including New York City and Los Angeles. Please consider a donation to the Museum – of any amount – to support public programs at the Museum and help us continue our role as New York’s storyteller. This conversation was recorded on Wednesday, September 23, 2020. See the full event description below.
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