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May 28, 2021 · Fifty years ago, Cheryl White became America’s first licensed Black female jockey when she was just 17 years old. So why doesn’t the world know her name? Share full article. Cheryl...
Cleveland Black History Legend: Cheryl White, America’s 1st Black female jockey. Story by Sia Nyorkor. • 1mo • 6 min read. Sponsored Content. Feedback. Cheryl White made history at...
Sep 23, 2019 · Cheryl White made history in 1971 as the first African-American female jockey in the United States. She rode in California, Ohio and other states, and was inducted into the Appaloosa Hall of Fame.
Cheryl White, the first African American female jockey, was taking the horse racing world by storm in 1976. Cheryl began her career as a 17-year-old in neighboring Ohio but won races across the...
Sep 21, 2023 · Learn about Cheryl White, the pioneer who broke the color and gender barriers in horse racing in the 1970s, through a book by Sarah Maslin Nir and Raymond White Jr. The book, inspired by Nir's memoir "Horse Crazy", is part of a series of novels for middle-grade readers.
Aug 28, 2023 · Mar 22, 2022. Share a story idea with ABC News Live. White became a trailblazer in 1971 by becoming America’s first Black female jockey at age 17 and her story is being told in the new book "The ...
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Sep 6, 2023 · Learn about Cheryl White, the barrier-breaking athlete who became the first licensed Black female jockey in 1971. A new book and a toy celebrate her legacy and inspire kids to pursue their dreams.
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