The Compton Cowboys – Audiobook On-line
The Compton Cowboys – Audiobook On-line By: Walter Thompson-Hernandez
“Thompson-Hernández’s depiction of Compton’s black cowboys broadens our consciousness of Compton’s younger black residents, whereas connecting Compton’s cowboys with the historic heritage of the Compton individuals.
African-American West. A transferring and eye-opening ebook.” (Margot Lee Shetterly, New York Instances bestselling writer of Hidden Figures)
A rising New York Instances reporter tells the compelling story of the Compton Cowboys, a gaggle of African-American women and men who defied stereotypes and continued a proud black cowboy custom. century within the coronary heart of certainly one of America’s most infamous cities.
In Compton, California, 10 black riders on horseback of bizarre form, their cowboy hats tilted within the harsh Los Angeles solar. They have been Compton cowboys, their little ranch one of many final within the previously semi-rural a part of town, which had been house to African-American horsemen for many years. century. To most individuals, Compton is understood solely as the house of the good rap artists NWA and Kendrick Lamar, who have been hyped by the media for seemingly incurable gang violence. However in 1988, Mayisha Akbar based Compton Jr. Posse to supply native youth with a street-safe various, one which connects them to the wealthy heritage of Black cowboys in American tradition. From Mayisha’s youth group got here the Cowboys of immediately: Black women and men from Compton, whose ranch and horses offered shut friendships, respite from violence drive, heal wounds, and get better from incarceration.
The Cowboys embrace Randy, Mayisha’s grandson, confronted with the daunting process of remaking the Cowboys for a brand new era; Anthony, a former drug seller and prisoner, now a household man and mentor; Keiara, a single mom pursuing her dream of successful the nationwide rodeo championship; and a decent group of 20 males – Kenneth, Keenan, Chris, and Tre – whose horses introduced freedom, safety, and standing that usually eluded Compton’s younger black males.
The Compton Cowboys is a narrative of trauma and transformation, race and identification, compassion and finally belonging. Walter Thompson-Hernández paints a singular and surprising portrait of this metropolis, pushing again in opposition to stereotypes to disclose an city neighborhood in all its complexity, tragedy and triumph.
What an inspirational story. Members of my household trip horses and carry out in rodeo units. This story motivated me to know extra. The writer balances the lively lives of Cowboys/Cowgirls with a central theme – the love of their horses. Beautiful.
Rising up in Southern California, I’ve all the time been a lover of horses and perceive what they create to my life. I used to be lately launched to CC by way of CBS Sunday. I did not know that this wonderful group existed. This ebook is properly written and I loved listening to the writer on the finish of the story. Lengthy dwell Compton cowboys. Ham play up.
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