# Abe Hawkins: The Black Prince of American Horse Racing

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Podcast: [Once Upon A Time In Black History](https://stenobird.com/podcast/once-upon-a-time-in-black-history-7024254)
Published: 2026-06-15T21:15:26+00:00
Episode link: https://onceuponatimeblackhistory.podbean.com/e/abe-hawkins-the-black-prince-of-american-horse-racing/
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Known as The Black Prince and The Slayer of Lexington, Abe Hawkins rose to become one of the most celebrated jockeys in 19th-century America. He defeated the greatest horse of his era, helped revolutionize riding techniques, and achieved national fame despite living under slavery. In this episode of Once Upon a Time in Black History, host Tamara Shiloh explores the remarkable life of a man whose talent, courage, and determination changed American horse racing forever—and whose legacy is finally receiving the recognition it deserves. #BlackHistory #AbeHawkins #HorseRacingHistory #BlackJockeys #KentuckyDerbyHistory #AfricanAmericanHistory #SportsHistory #OnceUponATimeInBlackHistory #TamaraShiloh #HiddenFiguresInHistory #AmericanHistory #BlackExcellence #RacingLegends #EquestrianHistory #HistoryPodcast

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