Black Rodeo: A History of the African American Western.
Published In: Kansas History, 2025, v. 48, n. 2. P. 144 1 of 3
Database: Academic Search Ultimate 2 of 3
Authored By: Greene, Danyelle M. 3 of 3
Abstract
The article reviews three books that explore significant historical narratives related to African American experiences and the development of the Great Plains. "Journey to Freedom" by Gail Shaffer Blankenau recounts the escape of enslaved sisters Celia and Eliza Grayson from Nebraska in 1858, highlighting the overlooked history of slavery in the region and the national attention their flight garnered. "Black Rodeo" by Mia Mask examines the representation of African Americans in Western films, arguing that these narratives challenge the erasure of Black cowboys and settlers in American history. Lastly, "Great Plains Homesteaders" by Richard Edwards discusses how homesteaders contributed to the establishment of a middle-class society in the Great Plains, shaping American culture through their collective efforts and land claims following the Homestead Act of 1862. [Extracted from the article]
Additional Information
- Source:Kansas History. 2025/06, Vol. 48, Issue 2, p144
- Document Type:Article
- Subject Area:Social Sciences and Humanities
- Publication Date:2025
- ISSN:0149-9114
- Accession Number:187128885
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