Black Cowboys Reclaim City Space & Memory

Explore how Black cowboys in Houston challenge urban narratives. This research unpacks their “right to the city,” reshaping ideas of identity, belonging, and public space. Discover how historical narratives are re-written through urban exploration.
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In this episode:
• Black trail rides as public reclamation and visibility
• “Right to the city” (Lefebvre) and what it means beyond access
• How movement through streets exposes boundaries, policing, and belonging
• Why memory and history matter in contemporary urban life
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📄 Paper: Reclaiming Space and Memory: Black Cowboys and the Right to the City
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