Oliver Lewis, Ansel Williamson, and the FIRST Kentucky Derby

As we celebrate the 150th Kentucky Derby, we’d be remiss not to acknowledge and celebrate the FIRST Derby. Specifically, highlighting Oliver Lewis and Ansel Williamson, the winning jockey and trainer that weathered the atrocities of slavery to win the sport's crown jewel.

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Why are you STILL talking about skin color in this country? These men were great and deserve to be recognized for their achievements REGARDLESS of their skin color.