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May 28, 2021 · Fifty years ago, Cheryl White became America’s first licensed Black female jockey when she was just 17 years old. So why doesn’t the world know her name?
Cheryl White (October 29, 1953 — September 20, 2019) was the first African American female horse racing jockey and the first woman to serve as a California horse racing steward.
Oct 22, 2019 · EDITED PRESS RELEASE — Cheryl White, America’s first black female jockey, passed away at the age of 65 on September 20, 2019. Her memorial was held on October 18 at Thistledown Race Track in Cleveland, OH, where she rode her first race on June 15, 1971 at the age of 17.
Actress: The Book of Daniel. Cheryl White is known for The Book of Daniel (2006), Will & Grace (1998) and The X-Files (1993).
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Sep 23, 2019 · Cheryl White, the first African-American female jockey in the United States, died in her home state of Ohio on Saturday after a recent illness, according to several of her friends....
Aug 28, 2023 · The story of Cheryl White, who made history in horse racing. White became a trailblazer in 1971 by becoming America’s first Black female jockey at age 17 and her story is being told in the new book "The Jockey & Her Horse."
Feb 15, 2022 · CLEVELAND — Cleveland native Cheryl White made history when she became America's first Black female jockey when she was just 17 years old. She got her start at the Thistledown...
