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Exhibition honors African American contributors to Aiken equine industry
An opening reception at the Aiken Thoroughbred Racing Hall of Fame and Museum showcased the ongoing exhibit From the Lead to the Irons honoring African American hotwalkers, exercise riders, grooms and jockeys who helped shape Aiken's equine scene. Notable honorees include Wilbert Boots Breland and James Pockets Carter among others. the event highlighted family memories and industry impact with sponsors Kappa Upsilon Omega of Alpha Kappa Alpha, Applebee's, and Sun's Boutique.
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Aiken
Aiken Thoroughbred Racing Hall of Fame and Museum
Hall of Fame
Poe
Lisa Hall
City of Aiken
Denise Breland Riley
Breland
James “Pockets” Carter
Charlie Carter
James Gordon Jr
Jimmy “Wink” Winfield
John Robert
Tweet” Corley
Mattison Winfield
John Henry Winfield
Barbara Jean Fuel
Peter Gantt
Roy Williams
Kappa Upsilon Omega Chapter
Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Inc
Applebee’s
Sun’s
Ben Baugh
Bbaugh
Aikenstandard.com
Alpha Kappa Sorority Inc
Applebee's
Sun's Boutique