Making History They Can’t Erase

Episode Title: Episode Audio Link: https://podcast.ablackexec.com/episode/making-history-they-cant-erase-Episode Video Link: In this episode of A Black Executive Perspective, Tony Tidbit and Chris P. Reed welcome back Valeria Howard Cunningham, President and CEO of the Bill Pickett Invitational Rodeo.This conversation goes beyond the arena. Valeria shares the truth about Black cowboys and cowgirls, the history America tried to erase, and the work required to preserve Black Western culture for future generations.The episode explores legacy, ownership, representation, Black women in rodeo, soul country music, community health, leadership, and the question of why the Bill Pickett Invitational Rodeo remains the greatest show on dirt.This is a powerful conversation about making history that they cannot erase.▶︎ In This Episode00:00 Black cowboys, erased history, and why this story matters04:00 Valeria Howard Cunningham and the Bill Pickett legacy08:00 Making history, they can’t erase12:00 Why a Black rodeo had to exist18:00 The global impact of Black rodeo culture23:00 Ownership, independence, and protecting the mission29:00 Black women, cowgirls, and representation36:00 Soul country music and the Black roots of country47:00 Community health, leadership, and responsibility59:00 Recognition, legacy, and advice for future leaders1:09:00 Tony’s Tidbit, LESS pledge, and closing🔗 ResourcesLinks and resources mentioned in this episode:🔔 Listen and SubscribeListen to this episode and subscribe for future updatessubscribe to A Black Executive Perspective podcast onYouTube PodcastsApple PodcastsSpotify PodcastsAmazon MusicOther platforms or by searching "TonyTidbit"if you like what we're doing and would like to support us, here's some ways you can help us continue the uncomfortable conversations that drive changesubscribe to our newslettergive us up to a 5 star review on Apple Podcastsshare an episode with a friend, family member or colleague🗣️ Follow @ablackexecfollow us across social media @aBlackExecLinkedInInstagramFacebookYouTubeTwitterTikTokWhatsApp⭐️ Follow @TonyTidbitfollow Tony across social media @TonyTidbitTwitterLinkedInFacebookThis episode was produced by TonyTidbit ™ . Copyright © 2024 A BLACK EXECUTIVE PERSPECTIVE LLC. All rights reserved. No part of this podcast may be reproduced without prior written permission. For permissions, email [email protected] .