The Compton Cowboys: The New Generation of Cowboys in America's Urban Heartland

The Compton Cowboys: The New Generation of Cowboys in America's Urban Heartland

“Thompson-Hernández's portrayal of Compton's black cowboys broadens our perception of Compton's young black residents, and connects the Compton Cowboys to the historical legacy of African Americans in…

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