Raymond White Jr.: Sharing His Sister’s Story
Monday, September 04 2023
by Elliette Baker
By Britney Grover Cheryl White was just 17 years old in 1971 when she became the first female Black jockey in history—but you’ve probably never heard of her. Her brother Raymond White Jr. is on a mission to write Cheryl, who passed away in 2019, back into history, where this barrier-breaking pioneer belongs. She
- Published in Sidelines Feature, Sidelines Spotlight, Weekly Feature
Sarah Maslin Nir: Still Horse Crazy
Wednesday, March 01 2023
by Elliette Baker
By Kimberly Gatto “Who hasn’t seen a horse and felt its tug on their heart?” Those words, spoken by writer and lifelong equestrian Sarah Maslin Nir, sum up concisely the love affair that humans have long shared with horses. Sarah should know; her passion for equines has virtually shaped her life. Sarah has felt firsthand
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