New York City Federation of Black Cowboys

The New York City Federation of Black Cowboys is a New York City-based U.S. organization dedicated to keeping alive the memory and tradition of African-American cowboys from the Old West.[1][2][3] They are based out of The Hole, an outer-borough neighborhood of New York City.[2][3]

History

African-American cowboys made up approximately 25% of the 35,000 cowboys in the Western Frontier during the 1870s and 1880s. The Federation honors this legacy through youth programs, rodeos, and school visits while also using horsemanship to teach local youth life skills such as patience, kindness, and tolerance.[4]

In 1994, the FBC was official incorporated and leased the Cedar Lane Stables in Queens from the Parks Department.[4][5] Licensing happens annually and historically, the Federation is the only bidder. In 2015, the latest licensing agreement ended and the city released a public Request for Proposal (RFP) and in February 2016, FBC was informed their license wasn’t renewed and transferring the license to GallopNYC, a non-profit aiding disabled people through the therapeutic horsemanship.[4]

In 2012, six horses died in the Cedar Lane Stables forcing the city to close the stables while the Federation renovated.[4]

External links

References

  1. ↑ "Black cowboys: Urban rodeo". The Economist. Sep 10, 2009. Retrieved 26 September 2012.
  2. 1 2 Kilgannon, Corey (October 10, 2006). "Black Cowboys Ride the Range in Queens, and Keep a Sharp Lookout for Traffic". New York Times. Retrieved 26 September 2012.
  3. 1 2 Waddell, Robert (August 6, 1995). "THE FRESH AIR FUND; Black Cowboys Share Their Art With Urban Children". New York Times. Retrieved 26 September 2012.
  4. 1 2 3 4 Ronner, Abby (2016-04-20). "Giddy Out: Will New York's Federation of Black Cowboys Be Sent Packing?". Village Voice. Retrieved 2016-05-09.
  5. ↑ "Home Page". nycfederationofblackcowboys. Retrieved 2016-05-09.


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