Articles by Carolyn Owens

Photo Essays
Meet the Cowgirls Introducing Black Rodeo Culture Across the Country
It’s part family reunion, part traveling museum, and quite literally a wild ride. Going to the Bill Pickett Invitational Rodeo (BPIR) entertains spectators with flair that infuses Black culture into familiar rodeo events and highlights Black history with…

Black Travel
Firsts: Explore Black History Through U.S. National and State Parks
Pristine scenery and wildlife aren’t the only reasons to visit U.S. state and national parks. Across the National Park System, you’ll find significant historical and cultural experiences available that include the contributions of African Americans….