One would expect to see cowboys out West, but not in West Philadelphia. Believe it or not, they exist. In fact, Philadelphia’s African American horse-riding culture inspired a novel and the film, Concrete Cowboy. Visit the neighborhood where a celebrated local boxer and others continue the tradition.

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