Dennis Kleiman: Federation of Black Cowboys

In Queens, New York, Dennis Kleiman discovers an unlikely institution

“I stumbled upon this a few summers ago while driving out to the beach, taking the back roads through Brooklyn. As I sped down the Highway I thought I caught a glimpse of these two black cowboys, trotting out on the grassy strip alongside the road. I was going too fast to get a good look, and there was nowhere to turn around but I went back a few days later, and found this unbelievable place.” – Dennis Kleiman, July 2010

The Federation of Black Cowboys “was created in 1994 by a group of diverse people looking to share and promote knowledge of the ‘Black West’. Seeking to create greater understanding of African American culture and heritage, we endeavor to provide educational opportunities for the young public of New York.”

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