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History of Color – Ep. 20 – Isaac Burns Murphy, Of Horse and Man

By Allegra Alvarado on November 13, 2018 0 Comments

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This month, Mariano and Allegra delve into the world of Black Jockeys in the late 1800s into the 1900s with a focus on the career of Isaac Burns Murphy. The highest paid jockey of his time.

References

biography.com Isaac Burns Murphy Athlete 1861-1896 June 2015
BlackPast.org Murphy, Isaac Burns
Encyclopedia Britannica britannica.com Isaac Burns Murphy American Jockey
YouTube clip: Black Beauty- History of the Black Jockey Kentucky Derby Churchill Downs

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Allegra Alvarado

Host, HISTORY OF COLOR & TV ATE MY BRAIN I am a mother, wife and current nursing student as well as life student. I've packed many experiences into my life and am looking forward to more. I love writing, science fiction (particularly A.I. driven stories) as well as pop culture and history. I have a passion for good and for timeless style. I always look to have my ideals challenged and to meet people that have different life experiences and points of view.

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History of Color – Ep. 20 – Isaac Burns Murphy, Of Horse and Man

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