The Compton Cowboys are 10 friends on a mission to combat negative stereotypes about African-Americans and the city of Compton through horseback ridinghttps://nyti.ms/2H0wJ3e
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Most of the Compton Cowboys were encouraged to join the organization by those who believed horse riding would offer an alternative to gangs and violence. “We’ve always wanted to give people a different side of Compton besides gangster rap and basketball.” http://nyti.ms/2H0wJ3e pic.twitter.com/K7rQEGLa40
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“We’re different than most cowboys because we wear Air Jordan’s, Gucci belts and baseball hats.” On top of helping to eradicate some of the negative stigmas of Compton, the group’s mission is to break stereotypes and break into the white rodeo circuit. http://nyti.ms/2H0wJ3e pic.twitter.com/mWmfxIuwif
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Maintaining the horses at a Compton farm requires consistent maintenance. But Anthony Harris doesn’t mind. “I was always around shootings and gangs, but none of that happens when I’m in the stables with the horses. There’s peace with the animals." http://nyti.ms/2H0wJ3e pic.twitter.com/OeegcepMhK
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A rodeo horse can cost up to $50,000, but the Compton Cowboys rely on auctioned horses that cost $200. “The throwaway horses that we were given ended up being the best … because they had a feisty spirit and a chip on their shoulder just like we did.” http://nyti.ms/2H0wJ3e pic.twitter.com/fSvx7LqKQP
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“At the end of the day, we want people to also think about us when they think about cowboys, not just a bunch of white guys in cowboy hats. … We’re trying be the guys who make it cool to wear Stetson hats and Wrangler jeans in the ‘hood.” http://nyti.ms/2H0wJ3e pic.twitter.com/B9w9XcEEOv
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It’s ironic your profile is all about religion.
#HowToEvangelical
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Not to bring a negative comment to an otherwise positive story; but, it would seem as if the police have more respect for the animals than they do the residents. Maybe Im misunderstanding though.
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Respect and love -Lovely because most of my life was spent between New York and Dallas quite happy things have turn around for the Africa America it seem we are on the right direction and straight path .
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Ha. People in cowboy hats on horseback in Texas might actually be drug transporters. Let the random search and frisks begin!
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this story is frickin biizarre
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