# @ebonymagazine on Instagram

- **Type:** Image
- **Original URL:** https://www.instagram.com/p/DTd09Qcko7Z
- **Gondola URL:** https://gondola.cc/posts/44827046-ebonymagazine-instagram
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- **Posted:** 2026-01-13T21:31:54.000+00:00
- **Account Owner:** EBONY (@ebonymagazine) — https://gondola.cc/ebonymagazine

## Caption

Zoie Noelle Brogdon is expanding the boundaries of where Black culture is seen. As a UCLA equestrian, artist, and Gen Z creative, she competes at the highest levels of a sport where representation has long been limited.

Zoie moves through a traditionally exclusive arena with ease and purpose, opening doors simply by showing up. Her presence on horseback challenges long-held ideas about who belongs in equestrian spaces, and her work off the field reflects the same intention. During Beyoncé’s #CowboyCarter era, she contributed to multiple projects that re-centered Black identity and ownership within Western culture. A reflection of shared values, not coincidence.

Balancing academics, competition, and creative exploration, Zoie is choosing joy over pressure and curiosity over expectation. She represents a new generation unafraid to step beyond the familiar and claim space in arenas where Black stories are still unfolding.

Tap the link in bio to read more. 🖤

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