Myrtis Dightman was the first African American cowboy to ride in the National Finals Rodeo (NFR). He is often referred to as ‘the Jackie Robinson of Rodeo.’ His specialty was bull riding! Click the link in our bio to read Dightman’s full story 🤠  Have you seen “Black Cowboys: An American Story” yet? It’ll be on exhibition through January 2, 2024. .  .  .  📸1: 98.008.0937  📸2: 81.023.29291  📸3: 81.023.24920  📸4: 81.023.24826-04 📸5: 98.008.2510 📸6&7: 1999.025.2974.12  📸8: 81.023.29124-05