Cunningham’s late husband, Lu Vason, started the rodeo in 1984 as an ode to Oklahoma cowboy Bill Pickett, a Black man who pioneered the art of bulldogging, or cattle wrestling. The contest of ...

The athletes showcased their agility, courage, and commitment to preserving Black cowboy heritage through sport. Main Show Results – Bill Pickett Invitational Rodeo The competition was fierce as ...

As someone from Kentucky, and with a majority of my father’s family being from Houston, I have a strong affinity with Black cowboy culture. It’s ingrained in my family roots. The Bill Pickett ...

These events are not only a revival of the past but also educate and inspire future generations about the deep-rooted connection between the Black culture and cowboy traditions. Bill Pickett Rodeo ...

Take Bill Pickett, the first Black man inducted into ... exhibits and community activities celebrating the city’s Black cowboy culture. From a groundbreaking "Black Cowboys" exhibition at ...

The Bill Pickett ... aspect of Black western heritage into contemporary society. The BPIR also serves as a cultural event and opportunity for families to enjoy and embrace the cowboy culture ...

Enjoy classic rodeo events such as bareback riding, calf roping, barrel racing and steer wrestling, the event that made Pickett famous (the Black cowboy, rodeo performer and actor died in 1932 and ...

Welcome to the Bill Pickett Invitational Rodeo (BPIR), where ... California: Bringing Black cowboy culture to the Bay * Los Angeles, California: Rodeo meets Hollywood in a clash of cultures ...

People cheer as the Bill Pickett Rodeo begins in City of Industry on July 20, 2024. This year's L.A. County stop planned for July is already sold out. (Michael Blackshire / Los Angeles Times) ...