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African American Contributions To Horse Racing Recognized Ahead Of Kentucky Derby 147 Sponsored by:
Ray Daniels, Gov. Andy Beshear, and Greg Harbut on Monday
On Monday, Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear signed a proclamation naming April 25 – May 1 Ed Brown Society Week in the commonwealth, recognizing African Americans contributions to horse racing ahead of the 147th running of the Kentucky Derby.
“In the 1800s and early 1900s, the majority of jockeys were African Americans. But, despite their centuries of contributions, after World War I, African Americans were pushed out of the sport,” said Gov. Beshear. “I am proud to recognize the Ed Brown Society, an organization helping right this wrong by providing mentorship to the next generation of African American Kentuckians in the horseracing industry.”
Gov. Beshear names April 25-May 1 Ed Brown Society Week in Kentucky
Gov. Andy Beshear signed a proclamation naming April 25 â May 1 Ed Brown Society Week in the commonwealth.
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and last updated 2021-04-26 14:11:24-04
FRANKFORT, Ky. (LEX 18) â Gov. Andy Beshear signed a proclamation naming April 25 â May 1 Ed Brown Society Week in the commonwealth.
The proclamation recognizes the contributions of African Americans to horse racing ahead of this weekend s 147
th running of the Kentucky Derby. In the 1800s and early 1900s, the majority of jockeys were African Americans. But, despite their centuries of contributions, after World War I, African Americans were pushed out of the sport, said Gov. Beshear. I am proud to recognize the Ed Brown Society, an organization helping right this wrong by providing mentorship to the next generation of African American Kentuckians in the horseracing industry.
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With Derby Day coming down the stretch, Gov. Andy Beshear is officially naming April 25 through May 1 Ed Brown Society Week. Named after Edward D. Brown, who was born into slavery in Lexington in the mid-1800s and rose to prominence in the horseracing world, the designation also gets its name from a group hoping to get more African-Americans involved in influential mid-level jobs in the industry.
Ray Daniels with the Ed Brown Society said the interest is out there. The African-American community is watching, they re paying attention, they want to be involved, they want to be at the track, but they also want to be employed, Daniels explained. We hope that we can be a conduit for that opportunity.
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