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About
Arizona Black Rodeo, in its 11th year, is one of the largest and most popular African-American cultural and educational events in Arizona, having attracted as many as 9,000 rodeo fans across a weekend of fun and exciting Western experiences designed for the entire family.
Mission
The mission of Arizona Black Rodeo Association is to celebrate African-American history and culture, and to create memories.
We organize an annual rodeo that promotes an appreciation for our cultural heritage, provide education about the role African Americans played in shaping the history of the West while giving youth a hands-on experience with sportsmanship, equestrianism and agriculture.
Values
Arizona Black Rodeo is an annual gathering place where family values are honored and individuals of all ages are entertained.
Our six core values are:
• Youth
• Community
• Agriculture
• Education
• Health
• Entertainment
The Committee
Rodeo Producer: Lanette "Finky" Campbell
Secretary: Danielle Clark
Coordinator: Cloves Campbell Jr.
Stock Contractor: Osborne Rodeo Company
Rodeo Announcer: Marcous Friday
Arena Director: Brian White
Assistant Arena Director: Deon Osborne, Kevin McKinney
Judges: Alfred Ousley, Kennenth LeBlanc, Harold Williams Sr.
Timer: Charletta Carter, Natasha Caldwell
Bullfighters: Gerald Wayne Rogers, Demetrius "Teaspoon" Mitchell
Rodeo Clown: Avery Ford
Grand Entry Coordinator: Carolyn Carter
Scholarship Chair: Cherise Nicholson
Marketing Team: Dominic Booker, Steven Larkins, Michael Powell
Social Media: Tre Campbell, Darnell Hill, Dina Levine
Graphics: Bazaar Productions/Leah Marché
The Crew
Alix Armstrong
Blu Bouché
Cedric Cisco
Rebekah De La Cruz
Lamar Edwards
Shari Fauntleroy
Sharon "Tweetie" Fields
Margaret Hayes
Sandra Hester
Markus Knight
Dennis Prince
Rickey McGee
Ramontay McConnell
Gwen McDew
Nijhel Motley
Shaheed Muhammad
Terrie Muhammad
Nik Ridley
John Robinson
Carol Russell
Albert Summons
Charlie Teasley
JT Thusey
Maxine Turner
Andrea Underwood
Jarrae Walker
Daivon Woods