In the early days of the Kentucky Derby, African-American jockeys were a significant presence in horse racing. But as times changed, so did their participation in the sport. Ja’Nel Johnson, from Here & Now contributor WFPL in Louisville, reports that many people think it’s unlikely that black jockeys will ever return to prominence in the sport they pioneered.
- Read more on this story via WFPL
- Hear our 2005 story about the last African-American jockey to win the Kentucky Derby
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- Ja’Nel Johnson, She tweets @JaNelSJohnson.
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