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LOUISVILLE — Today, Gov. Andy Beshear joined leaders of Churchill Downs and the Ed Brown Society to sign a proclamation naming April 29 to May 3 Ansel Williamson Week in
NYRA has announced a new partnership with the Ed Brown Society to fund the non-profit’s expansion into New York State
Earlier this year, they opened a new exhibit, "The Heart of the Turf: Racing's Black Pioneers," which highlights the stories and influence of Black people in the racing industry.
Having a business plan is an important element to Thoroughbred ownership, panelists at a recent OwnerView conference said.
During the earliest years of the Kentucky Derby, black jockeys rode most of the winning horses. But then Jim Crow arrived and white jockeys took their place. Now a new generation of African-American sportsmen is helping to honor this untold legacy.