Reviews

The New Black West: Photographs from America's Only Touring Black Rodeo by Gabriela Hasbun

aus10england's review

informative inspiring medium-paced

4.0

Really beautiful photos, I wish there was more info on how the rodeo had started, but more than happy to research that on my own. 

shannonigans322's review

hopeful informative inspiring lighthearted fast-paced

4.0

This quick and beautiful read featured photographs from America's only all-Black rodeo. I'll be honest and say that I was ignorant of its existence, so it was lovely to learn more about this vibrant subculture and the history of Black cowboys in our country.

greysonk's review

fast-paced

5.0

inamerata's review

4.5

Lovely photos and interesting commentary/interviews with cool people. The ebook is a little oddly formatted, though, so there are weird breaks between material.

booksnbubbly7's review

informative inspiring fast-paced

4.0

alainam's review

emotional informative inspiring reflective fast-paced

5.0

A truly beautiful book exploring Black cowboys and cowgirls, their community, and how Black cowfolk have influenced and shaped the west. The foreword and artist statement give a great background to why the book is important — Black cowboys and their communities are often overlooked despite having a huge role in shaping and exploring the western USA — as well as information about the rodeo and community in the Bay Area being photographed. 

The captions throughout continue to educate the reader about the rodeos, the history, and the people. The photos are a beautiful blend of portraits, action shots, and candidate photos. A huge array of topics were explored, from fashion to at-risk youth learning to ride to participation of cowboys in Black Live Matter protests. I learned a lot and was truly inspired by this book and would highly recommend. 

geejdotmp4's review

informative inspiring reflective medium-paced

4.5