Honorable Mention TOKYO-2019 People / Culture

Delta Hill Riders

  • Photographer
    Rory Doyle
  • Technical Info
    All Images Shot On Dslr Cameras
  • Photo Date
    2017-present

Just after the Civil War, one in four cowboys were African American. Yet this population was drastically underrepresented, and it is still. The cowboy identity retains a strong presence in many black communities. “Delta Hill Riders,” sheds light on an overlooked subculture in Mississippi — one that resists both historical and contemporary stereotypes. The project captures a group of riders showing love for their horses and fellow cowboys, while passing down traditions and historical perspectives among generations. Ultimately, the goal of the work is to uplift the voices of my subjects.