Many Black cowboys and cowgirls traveled from far and wide to compete in the inaugural sold-out event Saturday — offering over $60,000 in prize money.
PORTLAND, Ore. — Portland waded into new territory this weekend — hosting the city’s first-ever Black rodeo, the “Eight Seconds Juneteenth Rodeo.”
On Saturday, the Portland Expo Center arena was transformed to provide a surreal rodeo experience.
Hundreds of spectators and rodeo event participants showed out in their finest cowboy and cowgirl fashions.
The “Eight Seconds Juneteenth Rodeo” is already one of the biggest money Black rodeos in its first year, offering $60,000 in prize money.
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