At the Brown Family Ranch’s annual rodeo in Gary, many Black equestrians say the legacy must be passed to the next generation.
Black cowboys and cowgirls carry on traditions brought to northwest Indiana, Greater Chicago from the South
Category: History
Today in History: WTO protesters and police clash in Seattle
On Nov. 30, 1999, an estimated 40,000 demonstrators clashed with police as they protested against the World Trade Organization as the WTO convened in Seattle.
Today in History: The Sand Creek Massacre
On Nov. 29, 1864, a Colorado militia launched an unprovoked attack on an encampment of Cheyenne and Arapahoe tribal members, killing an estimated 230 people.
Today in History: Grand Ole Opry debuts
On Nov. 28, 1925, the Grand Ole Opry (known then as the WSM Barn Dance) debuted on radio station WSM in Nashville, Tennessee; it continues today as the longest-running radio broadcast in U.S. history.
Vintage Chicago Tribune: Chicago Bears vs. Detroit Lions — a Thanksgiving tradition
The Bears and Detroit Lions met on Thanksgiving for the first time in 1934, and this week marks their 20th matchup on the holiday.
Today in Sports History: Bears stun in overtime victory over Lions
1980 — Dave Williams returns Eddie Murray’s opening kickoff in overtime 95 yards to give the Chicago Bears a 23-17 victory over the Detroit Lions on Thanksgiving Day.
Today in History: George ‘Baby Face’ Nelson killed in gun battle with FBI agents in Barrington
On Nov. 27, 1934, bank robber and “Public Enemy No. 1” Lester Joseph Gillis, better known as George “Baby Face” Nelson, was killed in a gun battle with FBI agents in Barrington, Illinois.
Today in Sports History: Illinois finishes its season with six straight losses
2011 — Illinois finishes the season with its sixth straight loss, 27-7 at Minnesota. The Illini become the first FBS team to open the regular-season with six straight wins and close it with six losses in a row.
Today in History: ‘Casablanca’ premieres in theaters
On Nov. 26, 1942, the film ‘Casablanca,’ starring Humphrey Bogart and Ingrid Bergman, premiered at the Hollywood Theater in New York City.
Today in Sports History: Red Grange plays his first game as a professional with the Chicago Bears
1925 — Red Grange, playing his first game as a professional with the Chicago Bears, is held to 36 yards in a 0-0 tie with the Chicago Cardinals.