This Family of Black Cowboys Dates Back 5 Generations

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  • čas přidán 27. 09. 2021
  • The Jackson family’s 10-acre property in rural southern Maryland feels like a community in itself. This is where Corey and Robyn Jackson are raising their five children, four of whom are continuing a family lineage of black cowboys and cowgirls that spans five generations. Nicholas, 13, leads the way as the current youth bull riding champion of the world. This is a story about the history that bonds a black family together and the legacy carried by a young prodigy.
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Komentáře • 691

  • @TheMaddenComebackKid
    @TheMaddenComebackKid Před 2 lety +663

    Tbh...this is an example of historically accurate representation.
    There were so many black cowboys during the Cowboy era, yet we almost never see any of that representation in media.

  • @dubginkxx
    @dubginkxx Před 2 lety +519

    What a great father and an even better role model for his children ..

  • @karringtonhall7094
    @karringtonhall7094 Před 2 lety +377

    This is the part of America that I love and that makes me proud to be an American.

    • @moodyinformed
      @moodyinformed Před 2 lety +24

      @Covid infected deplorable well...they are uniquely American.

    • @vilxxblack2472
      @vilxxblack2472 Před 2 lety +8

      @Covid infected deplorable Lil Nas X makes me love America.

    • @vilxxblack2472
      @vilxxblack2472 Před 2 lety +7

      @@stone0234 You know what, thats a really good idea. I will now call the UK the USE.

    • @bboykman
      @bboykman Před 2 lety +3

      Enjoy them while you can because if one of them ever gets stopped by the wrong officer, then it's game over bud

    • @vilxxblack2472
      @vilxxblack2472 Před 2 lety +7

      @@bboykman If one of anyone is stopped by the wrong person then its game over bud. Don't be dumb.

  • @Alex-bl6oi
    @Alex-bl6oi Před 2 lety +234

    And that right there is why we need fathers in our lives. What a great example of human potential.

    • @fourq2049
      @fourq2049 Před 2 lety +9

      and the government says we only need a single mother and child support 🤢

    • @dixsonpushpa1349
      @dixsonpushpa1349 Před 2 lety +4

      @@fourq2049 everyone knows we need a salt water crocodile to raise real men. Maybe a great white shark but let's not go crazy.

    • @Tri.dawg1
      @Tri.dawg1 Před 2 lety +6

      @@dixsonpushpa1349 what

    • @PinkHawk191
      @PinkHawk191 Před 2 lety +3

      Unfortunately I don’t have a good relationship with my dad. I was raised by my mom, aunt, and my Nana. My mom is a single mom. She takes care of me, my brothers, my nephews. She takes care of me with my chronic illnesses and physical disabilities along with working full time. My mom, aunt, and Nana are three of the strongest people! My Nana was a wonderful person! I miss her every day even though it’s been 21 years since she passed away.

    • @ughhhdeja
      @ughhhdeja Před 2 lety

      @@fourq2049 Don't knock down single mothers, you ass

  • @persistentprogress3225
    @persistentprogress3225 Před 2 lety +113

    Strong faithful wife, loving and focused father = Awesome kids

  • @crystalwestmoreland3967
    @crystalwestmoreland3967 Před 2 lety +96

    This just made my day. Let's not only look at the fact mom is teaching her children Latin 🤗 I grew up a country girl and it was the best years of my life as a kid.

  • @saratammaro3505
    @saratammaro3505 Před 2 lety +98

    What a great father did you see how he didn’t just favour one child but he treated them all the same

  • @korybeckwith834
    @korybeckwith834 Před 2 lety +318

    Ive read somewhere people would be surprised how many black cowboys existed in the early west. The source i read said nearly half. I find this interesting. James P. Beckworth was a black frontiersman, one with an interesting history in California and Nevada.

    • @dhelix85
      @dhelix85 Před 2 lety +19

      Lots of people only know about cowboys through the westerns movies, movies produced during the 50's and 60's. Most of those movies not only show majority whites, but also very late times in the the westward expansion, many would be 1890's to 1910's. People came west for nearly 100 years and for a long time race and gender didn't matter.

    • @HeroOfTheDay16
      @HeroOfTheDay16 Před 2 lety +4

      @@RaceWar_L what

    • @SevenHunnid
      @SevenHunnid Před 2 lety +1

      I’m just a mexican stoner tryna make it out the hood by doing reaction videos on my CZcams channel 😅😅

    • @gavinr.3170
      @gavinr.3170 Před 2 lety

      I can’t stop watching Seven Hunnid on CZcams, he’s like a mexican dj ghost haha

    • @MrCudlebuny
      @MrCudlebuny Před 2 lety +2

      I don't think people understand segregation was a thing, movies about white cowboys aren't for blacks? lol Segregation wasn't ended till 64 and it still took time for things to get better.

  • @chetawitko7031
    @chetawitko7031 Před 2 lety +61

    "Cowboy" ain't a color, or a race, it's a lifestyle. We got Native cowboys in SouthDakota, there're Mexican Cowboys in Texas (& all thru the South) these kids are going to grow up with values and respect for people and life. Growing up on a ranch is the best thing that could've happened to me.

    • @tragicallyhoney
      @tragicallyhoney Před 2 lety +6

      It originated in mexico . That's a fact

    • @kimberlimitchell4568
      @kimberlimitchell4568 Před 2 lety +14

      Cowboy was term that white men came up with to differentiate the Black cowhands from the white ones. Used in a derogatory way. So "Cowboy" is a term that was meant for Black men.

    • @josemiguelsanchezcontreras3916
      @josemiguelsanchezcontreras3916 Před 2 lety +5

      @@kimberlimitchell4568 Vaquero significa pastor de vacas

    • @marlomills6800
      @marlomills6800 Před 9 měsíci

      no one is competing.

  • @Jvyyyx
    @Jvyyyx Před 2 lety +44

    As a father, I love nothing more than seeing another Dad in work. This family have aced it.

  • @flotonto403
    @flotonto403 Před 2 lety +54

    I wish media would show more African American families like this rather than depicting them as thugs and gangsters or aggressive loud women with different fathers for their children, it took me personally getting to know an African American to know that what I saw on TV is not all true. Thumbs up to this family and to Vice 👏

    • @jacksonjones7736
      @jacksonjones7736 Před 2 lety +4

      No such thing as African American they are te original American Indians who identity was stripped

    • @jaxthewolf4572
      @jaxthewolf4572 Před rokem +1

      @@jacksonjones7736 And the promotion of pseudohistory continues, courtesy of Dane Calloway cultists

    • @jameswillis194
      @jameswillis194 Před rokem

      You know the mainstream media only likes to show the bottom 20% of black society ☹️

    • @HawkemCinco
      @HawkemCinco Před 6 měsíci

      Exactly how do you think that dane Calloway is the only one do your research on real Americans ♨️

  • @ashleygood4615
    @ashleygood4615 Před 2 lety +56

    This young man is going to do great things in his life!

  • @jamesandrews6933
    @jamesandrews6933 Před 2 lety +117

    A well produced documentary, with a great content.I am so proud of this family and guidance that the father gave to his children. Equally, This is a great historical and positive view of a black family trials and tribulation of life, and demonstrating to their children how to cope with success and failures. Kudos to the family, writers and the production company.

  • @jazzyj6640
    @jazzyj6640 Před 2 lety +69

    Thank you for showing the many lives that black people have. 🙌🏾🤎🤎
    - sincerely, girl from Georgia

    • @seawater4607
      @seawater4607 Před 2 lety

      Would you like to become an online friend of mine? Trust me I’m an interesting person.

    • @fred5399
      @fred5399 Před 2 lety

      Black folks live lives of nuance not stereotypes.

  • @changeplease7056
    @changeplease7056 Před 2 lety +34

    There are so many black cowboys in Texas, this is very common. I live in Houston and see them all the time in the country parts and on their trail rides.

    • @MsLhuntMartinez79
      @MsLhuntMartinez79 Před 2 lety +3

      Was just gonna ask if you trail ride. My family use to. Some will push through San Antonio sometimes. Love seeing them.

    • @jacksonjones7736
      @jacksonjones7736 Před 2 lety +3

      The whole americas

    • @michaelisrael452
      @michaelisrael452 Před 2 lety +3

      They still trail ride in Nhouston acres homes (44)

    • @rosemontano8705
      @rosemontano8705 Před měsícem

      You keeping mexican culture alive and well

  • @Minizo1
    @Minizo1 Před 2 lety +13

    First positive story about black people I have seen this year... Thanks Vice News

  • @alexexplains9580
    @alexexplains9580 Před 2 lety +29

    I know that people act on camera but the way this family talks to each other makes me so happy

  • @benburnett2706
    @benburnett2706 Před 2 lety +19

    That dad is a real man, and an amazing father too. He’s teaching his son to keep your head high, and that sometimes bad luck is going to happen. They both took it in stride and had another good day. I hope this becomes a show, this family could probably teach us all a lot.

  • @Asdfghjkl1234
    @Asdfghjkl1234 Před 2 lety +23

    Much respect to both parents. Beautiful family values and beautiful family. God bless them always. Greetings and respect to all from Durango Mexico 🇲🇽

  • @quanghaopham
    @quanghaopham Před 2 lety +46

    Im so proud of those kids brought me tear the part theirs grandfather wasn't there to see.

  • @bryanmcgee7522
    @bryanmcgee7522 Před 2 lety +8

    But also keep in mind that the word cowboy was a derogatory term that was given to African-American cowhands and was used as a word to the degrade men as boys, the proper term was cow hand

  • @ernestwest6861
    @ernestwest6861 Před 2 lety +37

    Interesting the farm is in Maryland. When most people think of rodeo, they think of Texas or another state in the Southwest. Pretty cool they have kept the tradition going strong

    • @darielg6588
      @darielg6588 Před 2 lety +5

      Maryland is very country don't let the location fool you

  • @louie1086
    @louie1086 Před 2 lety +17

    I wish i had a father more involved in my life mentally and emotionally.
    I think not having this made me a stronger man and leader amongst others.

    • @michellehitt1976
      @michellehitt1976 Před 2 lety +2

      You may not have an earthly father involved like he should. But you can have a Heavenly Father that's always there for you.

  • @SakuraStallion
    @SakuraStallion Před 2 lety +26

    This brought tears to my eyes... It's so amazing to see a representation of an underrepresented demographic that has always been there, but erased from history! Thank you for documenting this family and I hope that they inspire more POC to live out their dreams!

  • @aparson2967
    @aparson2967 Před 2 lety +17

    How many times have you heard someone say, "This ain't my first rodeo." - a real cowboy will tell it straight.

  • @cetaceans4progress375
    @cetaceans4progress375 Před 2 lety +13

    These parents seem like such beautiful examples such an amazing story

  • @esiana
    @esiana Před 2 lety +5

    My family in Louisiana and East Texas all ride. POC are so underrepresented in cowboy culture and imagery.

  • @v12kid
    @v12kid Před 2 lety +27

    Seen these guys on horseback at the Home Depot. It was cool to see and caught me off guard a bit.

    • @blackgirlburntout
      @blackgirlburntout Před 2 lety +5

      I live farther south and drive that way to head to work. I will definitely be looking for them now!!

  • @s.k.chandler6378
    @s.k.chandler6378 Před 2 lety +63

    God Bless him he did great I would like to see more

    • @nonpogreyaccount3038
      @nonpogreyaccount3038 Před 2 lety

      i want to see more george floyds lol

    • @nonpogreyaccount3038
      @nonpogreyaccount3038 Před 2 lety

      i want to see more george floyds lol

    • @perryjohnson6248
      @perryjohnson6248 Před rokem +2

      I enjoyed the video that I just checked out and it makes me proud to be on the video I just saw I really enjoyed it it makes me proud to be an American and Cowboys always have been the American way in life along with construction workers and so forth have a great day and a blessed one from Perry Johnson

  • @geminidivine
    @geminidivine Před 2 lety +14

    I absolutely love watching this. I was blessed enough to meet this beautiful family and you can truly feel the love. This is such a wonderful feature and look into such rich history

  • @mr.ndirangumwaura9936
    @mr.ndirangumwaura9936 Před 2 lety +3

    This is the vice that I like. No angle, no politics, no propaganda.....just an interesting story about interesting people.....

  • @l.w.980
    @l.w.980 Před 2 lety +4

    Please keep telling these stories they are so important. Thank you for this.

  • @Itznkb
    @Itznkb Před 2 lety +25

    I was not ready for the first 23 seconds 😂

  • @AmaniLindsey
    @AmaniLindsey Před 2 lety +26

    This is an amazing father and son story. Really warmed up my heart!

  • @paularndt6111
    @paularndt6111 Před rokem +5

    Yes sir....wonderful words to hear. That's what the youth of this nation is lacking. Respect for others and themselves. Not being taught at a young age in schools or homes. The building block that is the foundation of a good member of society and a good person overall.
    What a wonderful family and a great set of parents.

  • @Villa125
    @Villa125 Před 2 lety +8

    Wow he's a great bull rider and he still young and has a beautiful career ahead of him may God continue to bless him and his loving family

  • @romymccray7006
    @romymccray7006 Před 2 lety +12

    A life of purpose, heritage and faith. Theres really something to this lifestyle that we all could use.

  • @sharontaylor7149
    @sharontaylor7149 Před 2 lety +26

    My understanding is that this was a common subsequent career for some black soldiers after the Civil war

  • @samfutch8994
    @samfutch8994 Před 2 lety +15

    What a great way to grow up. These parents need no advice!

  • @jetskipapi6193
    @jetskipapi6193 Před 2 lety +1

    Best Vice episode I've seen...great family...Looking forward to seeing this family in future.

  • @Siddharth-dc4hf
    @Siddharth-dc4hf Před 2 lety +22

    This is absolutely fascinating to watch and experience

  • @tmactae
    @tmactae Před 2 lety +5

    Good Job Vice , this is the kind of reporting i love to see.

  • @sxrptz5798
    @sxrptz5798 Před 2 lety +3

    great video love to see this content. Awesome family and one hell of a father that man is. One day I hope to bless my family as much as he has.

  • @Hallelujah_777
    @Hallelujah_777 Před 9 měsíci +2

    As a southern Asian accent and all….country as heck who is married to a country Oklahoma black man. I love seeing stereotypes being broken! Blessings to this family and their continued legacy.

  • @SnookDawg
    @SnookDawg Před 2 lety +2

    This is so cool to see! Wishing much success to the kids n that young man! Keep leading the way Mom & Dad!

  • @dramangel14
    @dramangel14 Před 2 lety +6

    I'm from East Texas my forefathers would brake and breed horses, this touches my heart

    • @MsLhuntMartinez79
      @MsLhuntMartinez79 Před 2 lety +1

      Heeey now! My people are from Beaumont/ Port Arthur, TX (mom's side) and Gonzales/Huntsville, TX (dad's side). Both sides kept animals but my dad's side were the cowboys. Love from San Antonio

  • @diane9247
    @diane9247 Před 2 lety +2

    This family is wonderful to watch, very cohesive and they freely express their love for each other. You can't lose with those qualities! ⭐✨⭐

  • @michellebrown8988
    @michellebrown8988 Před 2 lety +28

    Maryland is a wonderful state with all kinds of diversity.

    • @baseballpimp1910
      @baseballpimp1910 Před 2 lety +1

      Interesting point. This has nothing to do with the video but Marylands geography has always made me laugh. It’s so weirdly shaped that it looks like the state as a whole is just all the awkward scraps of land that other states around it didn’t want to claim. Anyways, black cowboy culture is hella interesting to me. All the old western movies only portrayed cowboys as white people but really it’s a lifestyle that goes beyond all racial and religious bullshit which is fucking awesome.

  • @johncholmes643
    @johncholmes643 Před 2 lety +15

    It's so good to see other black people with the similar views, work ethics and personality as my black self.

  • @Newwave12
    @Newwave12 Před 2 lety +14

    This is awesome to see !

  • @ajoliver74
    @ajoliver74 Před 2 lety +9

    In the cowboy and rodeo community this is not even a surprising thing. Don't care who you are, if you can cowboy up, you are a cowboy!

  • @semperfi2507
    @semperfi2507 Před 2 lety +3

    Such great family values and love ! God bless this family

  • @PamMinnick
    @PamMinnick Před 2 lety +1

    Every kid should get to experience this kinda life. The young man who is a bull rider, he is to be respected 💯

  • @robincolbert6132
    @robincolbert6132 Před rokem +1

    I just found out about the Jackson family this morning on GMA. Dad & Mom does a good job & Nickolas never give up on your dreams teach them well & watch them grow beautiful family 🙏❤️⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

  • @Lonesome__Dove
    @Lonesome__Dove Před 2 lety +9

    that was a rank bull he rode at that competition. you cant win em all yet Nick, great job.

  • @sevenp.8640
    @sevenp.8640 Před 2 lety +3

    It was so awesome to see the dad affirm that he was proud of them all

  • @malarkeyhippie3215
    @malarkeyhippie3215 Před 2 lety +12

    This is beautiful.

  • @cowboycool0165
    @cowboycool0165 Před rokem +1

    I just watched this , I think this is amazing it speaks in so many volumes, more importantly it speaks love

  • @lynnjones4291
    @lynnjones4291 Před 2 lety +35

    Just shows people dont know everything..Good for them be what you wanna be but never fake.

  • @zacharyhall1441
    @zacharyhall1441 Před 8 měsíci

    This is just amazing to see what a wonderful family

  • @a.jmccann6919
    @a.jmccann6919 Před 2 lety

    You are such a talented young man. Keep your head up an stay focused. 💛

  • @GATORSATK
    @GATORSATK Před rokem +1

    THIS, is what needs to be promoted…instead of Thugs, Bad Bitches, and Glorification of violence and drugs!

  • @tp7393
    @tp7393 Před 2 lety

    Outstanding... Congratulations on your success. 😊

  • @cypress2212
    @cypress2212 Před 2 lety +2

    This is legacy. So happy to see this.

  • @jmathews470
    @jmathews470 Před 2 lety

    We have two families where I'm from here in south ga. The Browns and the Outlaws. Some of the most country down to earth people I've ever met. Great folks.

  • @anitranovak2459
    @anitranovak2459 Před 2 lety +4

    Beautiful and a Blessing to see in this age in Time🥰✨💫

  • @marlomills6800
    @marlomills6800 Před 9 měsíci

    Absolutely LOVE this. Beautiful

  • @myrtlesalter6813
    @myrtlesalter6813 Před 2 lety +2

    BEAUTIFUL FAMILY!!!! GREAT PARENTS, GREAT CHILDREN: GOD CONTINUE BLESSING!!!

  • @Danny-fs1hk
    @Danny-fs1hk Před 2 lety

    Wow! What an excellent segment.

  • @Dazed5119
    @Dazed5119 Před 2 lety +1

    Good work Vice

  • @larrybassik2768
    @larrybassik2768 Před 2 lety +6

    Keep It Up, Your Gonna Be Great 💯

  • @Tri.dawg1
    @Tri.dawg1 Před 2 lety +8

    Mississippi black rodeos is big the south I got my first horse at 11 and still have mines at 25 good learning experience of hard work

    • @MsLhuntMartinez79
      @MsLhuntMartinez79 Před 2 lety

      I remember my dad took me to our fam. ranch in Gonzales, TX when i was little. He was mad because I had on shorts and told me I could breakout riding a horse. Never got to ride and now I'm scared of horses 😆 SMH

  • @Kimm721
    @Kimm721 Před rokem +1

    This is wonderful to see and living in Maryland it makes me proud! I love the Bill Pickett Invitational and support it every year!!

  • @deborahtucker1938
    @deborahtucker1938 Před 2 lety +1

    So proud of you and your family

  • @basils9754
    @basils9754 Před 2 lety +2

    Dang he's lucky to have a dad like that

  • @sunnyrain9
    @sunnyrain9 Před 2 lety +2

    Absolutely love this

  • @MightyOne-uh5xn
    @MightyOne-uh5xn Před 2 lety +4

    Family + structure = Success 💯💫

  • @robynpitts5029
    @robynpitts5029 Před 2 lety +6

    This makes me smile!!

  • @deborahnorris4613
    @deborahnorris4613 Před 2 lety +1

    Just dinisahed watching & am expecting for Nicholas Jackson to be a name called out very frequently on the rodeo tour. His rides thrilled me! Well done, young man!

  • @earthangelalchemy
    @earthangelalchemy Před 28 dny

    “U move and operate with confidence. With an aire you belong.” I love that!

  • @jae6506
    @jae6506 Před 8 měsíci

    What a beautiful family! Nick’s future is bright🌟

  • @TinaMcCall.
    @TinaMcCall. Před 2 lety +31

    The colonizer has buried, twisted, or ignored so much of our history in this country. We all suffer for this loss.

    • @axeliosstonewall6235
      @axeliosstonewall6235 Před 2 lety +1

      Tell us more. I bet I'd find alot of your ideas highly entertaining.

    • @apostate6849
      @apostate6849 Před 2 lety +2

      Black Supremacist lunatic.

    • @bruhbruhderson9595
      @bruhbruhderson9595 Před 2 lety +1

      @@apostate6849 dude what?

    • @bruhbruhderson9595
      @bruhbruhderson9595 Před 2 lety +2

      @@apostate6849 wanting to remember our actively buried history does not put y’all race at any risk why are you so triggered? Who’s the real supremacist?

    • @titanoriginel7823
      @titanoriginel7823 Před 2 lety

      @@bruhbruhderson9595 Actually it's not your history, this is white culture. The spaniards culture to be exact. Don't try to blackwash it

  • @estherwilliams7005
    @estherwilliams7005 Před 2 lety +6

    What a beautiful family. I loved watching this. They deserve a TLC show.

  • @americandrifter238
    @americandrifter238 Před 2 lety +1

    I love this story!!!

  • @prophetessvirginia468

    Bless YOU BEAUTIFUL FAMILY

  • @theman3688
    @theman3688 Před 10 měsíci +3

    The term “cowboy” was a derogatory term for black cow handlers…

  • @camarojai6832
    @camarojai6832 Před 2 lety

    Nothing like being on the farm. My family have long horns, horses and all. Whole new world when your riding the tractors and horses and work with your family. We’re in MD also.

  • @kalainalohakaimi2231
    @kalainalohakaimi2231 Před 2 lety

    Truly blessing

  • @latreishagee5963
    @latreishagee5963 Před 2 lety +2

    What a beautiful couple and family!!! I love this!!!!

  • @TerrapinStation
    @TerrapinStation Před 2 lety +2

    This is so freaking cool!! What an awesome family.

  • @chosenone9727
    @chosenone9727 Před 2 lety +1

    Great story, I believe James Washington from the Steelers grew up similar.

  • @debnicometo232
    @debnicometo232 Před 2 lety

    Wonderful. Reminds me of my friends in Sallis, Ms. Lots of black American cowbots and cowgirls in Al, Mississippi and Texas.

  • @daisyrelaxedsounds
    @daisyrelaxedsounds Před 2 lety

    This is awesome
    So good to see

  • @KC-jq9kw
    @KC-jq9kw Před 2 lety

    Just awesome. What a blessing.

  • @frosty_mentos1238
    @frosty_mentos1238 Před 2 lety +4

    Honestly black or other - doesn't matter to me much as long as long as they're loving the tradition they've kept up. Their family looks very loving and supportive. Sending love to their kid Robert! ♥ Hoping that he enjoys watching his siblings compete

    • @bostonsandatot4948
      @bostonsandatot4948 Před 2 lety

      The race does matter here. Black cowboys are a huge underrepresented part if our American history.

  • @mitchshort2008
    @mitchshort2008 Před 2 lety +8

    Hey bud I don't know if you can hear me or not. But keep your head up.

  • @bigdogboss7133
    @bigdogboss7133 Před 2 lety

    Awesome way to Raise a family salute bro

  • @odunugaoluwaseun5259
    @odunugaoluwaseun5259 Před 2 lety +2

    I am one of those vice fans that is screaming ViCe is backkkkkk

  • @chrisandrews414
    @chrisandrews414 Před 2 lety +5

    culture is not meant to be selfishly kept
    it's meant to be shared
    i fucking love this

  • @El-Mero-Mero-NW1987
    @El-Mero-Mero-NW1987 Před 2 lety +1

    Mann this is awesome 👍👍👍