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From Dominance To Obscurity: Black Jockeys At The Kentucky Derby
ResumeIn the early days of the Kentucky Derby, African-American jockeys were a significant presence in horse racing. But as times changed, so did their participation in the sport. Ja'Nel Johnson, from Here & Now contributor WFPL in Louisville, reports that many people think it’s unlikely that black jockeys will ever return to prominence in the sport they pioneered.
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- Ja'Nel Johnson, She tweets @JaNelSJohnson.
This segment aired on May 1, 2015.