The REAL ‘Lone Ranger’ Was An African American Lawman Who Lived With Native American Indians (soldiers, Missouri)
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Very good episode last night. I also read the book. Bass Reeves arrested around 3,000 wanted criminals in Indian Territory by himself in his career. A very brave man overlooked by history.
Very good episode last night. I also read the book. Bass Reeves arrested around 3,000 wanted criminals in Indian Territory by himself in his career. A very brave man overlooked by history.
Too bad he isn't around today. He could walk into Ferguson or Baltimore and clean house.
It is rather interesting that folks who are normally very concerned about race when the skin color is seen in a negative light, would voice a lack of concern when the person's skin color is shown in a positive light.
It is rather interesting that folks who are normally very concerned about race when the skin color is seen in a negative light, would voice a lack of concern when the person's skin color is shown in a positive light.
What is there to be "concerned" about? The man had a job and was good at it. Does that make you deeply concerned?
It is rather interesting that folks who are normally very concerned about race when the skin color is seen in a negative light, would voice a lack of concern when the person's skin color is shown in a positive light.
Hittin that ripple a little early I see.
OMG Badass Reeves was a Superduperpooperscooper BLACK Marshall.
Bass Reeves was a US Marshal out of Fort Smith Arkansas and , was indeed, a legend. Not so much then Lone Ranger , more of a Rooster Cogburn. His shooting skills, especially when it was for real, are , again, legendary. Anyway, like I said, the Lone Ranger is not quite an accurate comparison. Not so sure where that's coming from.
Wow, I had never heard that there was one that lived who upon stories were told and influenced the "fake" Lone Ranger.
I'm going to read up on this- thanks!
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