cowboys

As Idris Elba’s new movie Concrete Cowboy premieres on Netflix, let’s take a look at the real history of the Black horsemen of Philadelphia. “Philadelphia holds the distinction of being called ‘the city of Brotherly Love and Sisterly Affection.’ The city is surrounded by historical significance, cultural landmarks, and ethnic diversity. But one of Philadelphia’s best-kept secrets is the Fletcher Street Urban Riding Club, a horse stable for urban youth riders and home to a thriving community of Black cowboys that have been in existence here for more than a century.” Read more at Mental Floss. Check out some of…