Experience the 149th Preakness Stakes in Baltimore, Maryland, where Black excellence and representation are celebrated. Afro Preak showcases African Americans' contributions to equestrian sports.
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Emmanuel West Jr., food and beverage director at The Ivy Hotel in Baltimore, has created a cocktail that recognizes the Black contribution to the Triple Crown. It arrives just in time for the Preakness Stakes.
Kendrick Carmouche Will be the 1st Black Jockey in Kentucky Derby Since 2013
Kendrick Carmouche will participate in the Kentucky Derby on Saturday.
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According to the Associated Press, Kendrick Carmouche will be the first Black jockey in the Kentucky Derby since 2013, when he competes in it on Saturday. It was also reported that Carmouche is currently one of the few remaining Black jockeys in the U.S.
“As a Black rider getting to the Kentucky Derby I hope it inspires a lot of people because my road wasn’t easy to get there and I never quit,” Carmouche said in the AP article. “What I’ve been wanting all my career is to inspire people and make people know that it’s not about color. It’s about how successful you are in life and how far you can fight to get to that point.”