Project 2020 Foundation

We Made It to Good Morning America! 🎉 We’re proud to share that Boley, Oklahoma and our Historic Boley Rodeo were featured on Good Morning America! This incredible opportunity is thanks to the collective efforts of the Boley Legacy Consortium and the Boley Chamber of Commerce, working tirelessly to bring this historic event “Back to Life.” Together, we honor Boley’s rich legacy and look forward to an even brighter future! 🖤 Thank you @kandismascall @ikeejiochi @goodmorningamerica , we are so grateful. See you at the RODEO! Thank you @kiancreativestudios @videoherotv for the video footage. Thank you @nicol_ragland @augustus.exposures for the photos. Thank you @thedanelltipton and Henrietta Hicks for your contribution to this story on such a short notice. Shout out to @filmmakersranch for accommodating @thedanelltipton Visit if you would like to be a sponsor, purchase a brick, or purchase tickets! #GoodMorningAmerica #BoleyOklahoma #BoleyLegacy #BoleyChamberOfCommerce #HistoricPreservation #Project2020Foundation #BlackTownHistory #CommunityUnity #CollectivePower #blackhistory #blackhistorymonth #americanhistory

🎨 ART OF THE BARREL 🎨 Presented by Project 2020 Foundation “Hey, look at this… 👀” What happens when culture, art, rodeo, and community collide? The Art of the Barrel. We commissioned talented local artists to transform 55-gallon barrels into custom works of art that will be featured as statement tables inside the VIP Tent at the Historic Boley Rodeo on May 23. Special thanks to the artists bringing this vision to life: JijiCoulStudio, Kieran Crutison, Jenee Staicon, Tyler Jamison, Theosis Santos, Deno Long, Elizabeth Henley, No Parking Studios, and Jaiden McLelland. Huge thank you to Tyler Dueck and Calvin Boyce for the tabletop design and assembly, Mike Glover for covering the story, @rebekah__danae @boleytoursllc for their assistance and support. Sponsored by @bodylovebytal Come experience the creativity, culture, and energy of Boley Rodeo Weekend and check out these incredible pieces in person at the Historic Boley Rodeo May 23. #BoleyRodeo #ArtOfTheBarrel #Project2020Foundation #BlackCowboyCulture HistoricBoley BoleyOklahoma WesternArt VIPExperience BlackWest BoleyRidesAgain

“The Weight of the Hat” by photographer Garrett Augustus captures more than an image, it captures legacy, resilience, and the enduring spirit of the Black cowboy tradition rooted in Historic Boley, Oklahoma. Garrett is one of several talented artists whose work will be featured during Boley Rodeo Day at National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum on May 22, 2026. Through photography, live art, storytelling, and cultural expression, these artists are helping preserve and reintroduce the history of Boley and the Black West to a new generation. Join us as we celebrate art, history, rodeo, and the culture that continues to shape the American West. #rodeo #oklahoma #cowboy #cowboyhat

Boley Rodeo 2026 is MORE than just a rodeo 🤠🔥 From the museum takeover in OKC to the full town celebration in Boley… this is Black cowboy culture at its BEST. Car show, parade, live music, and the oldest Black rodeo in the country all in one weekend. The concert is made possible in part by the Oklahoma Arts Council and Project 2020 Foundation. Boley Rodeo Day is presented by the National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum in partnership with Project 2020 Foundation. Tap in with @boleyoklahoma and @project2020foundation 🤝🏾 If you’ve never been… THIS your sign. #boleyrodeo #oklahomaevents #okc #thingstodooklahoma

A powerful step forward for Historic Boley, Oklahoma. After years of partnership in marriage, ministry, and business, Tarrance and Jacqueline Floyd are proud to announce the land clearing for the Boley Bear Plaza, a transformative development that will include a Phillips 66 gas station, convenience store, restaurant, 9-room hotel, and the Boley Welcome Center along the Historic Oklahoma Civil Rights Trail. This moment represents more than development, it represents vision, commitment, and legacy. This project is made possible through the private investment and leadership of the Floyd family, whose continued commitment is helping drive real progress in the town. The Boley Welcome Center is being supported through a $50,000 grant from the Oklahoma Historical Society’s Civil Rights Trail Grant Program, secured by Project 2020 Foundation, helping to anchor Boley’s place on the Historic Oklahoma Civil Rights Trail. Jacqueline Floyd, a proud Boley alumna, along with Tarrance Floyd, have been major contributors to the revitalization of Boley, supporting not only economic development, but also cultural preservation through initiatives like the Boley Rodeo. This is how legacy is built, through action!!! Stay tuned for the official groundbreaking as this vision rises from the ground in Boley. Learn more about the Historic Oklahoma Civil Rights Trail: / #oklahomacivilrightstrail #oklahomahistory #blackhistory

The crowd tells the story. People traveling from near and far, across states and across oceans, coming together in one place to celebrate history, culture, and the legacy of the Black cowboy. All cultures. All nationalities. One experience. You don’t have to be from Boley to feel it. You just have to be here. Join the crowd. Be part of the legacy. #BoleyRodeo #rodeo #blackcowboys #oklahoma #blackhistory

Boots on the ground. Rain, mud, or SUNSHINE, we rodeo! Behind every great rodeo are volunteers making it happen before the crowd arrives. Setting up the VIP tents, meetings, raising funds, putting in the work, and making sure you have an unforgettable experience at the Boley Rodeo. Can we appreciate the girls moving 130 bales of hay!! Reserve your seats now. If you would like to volunteer, email [email protected]. #rodeo #oklahoma #blackhistory #volunteer Our VIP tent is sponsored by @project2020foundation in partnership with @titosvodka serving Tito’s American Lemonade to our sponsors and special guest. Look for our official bottled spring water in our aluminum reusable cans!

MAGAZINE ARTICLE OF THE YEAR “BOLEY RIDES AGAIN: Can the Rodeo Save a Historic Black Town?” tells the sweeping and deeply human story of Boley—once a thriving all-Black town on the Plains—and the people fighting to keep its heritage alive. Through immersive reporting and vivid historical reconstruction, the article follows Karen Ekuban, a determined promoter who attempts to revive the Boley Rodeo, the oldest Black rodeo in America, as a way to preserve the town’s past and imagine its future. Author: @calebgayle Published by: @theatlantic 2026 Western Heritage Awards @nationalcowboymuseum

Cowboys from Oklahoma. This isn’t just a rodeo… it’s a legacy. Boley Rodeo. Come feel it. Come witness it. Come be part of it. 🎟️ Get your tickets now: #BoleyRodeo #BlackCowboyLegacy #oklahoma #blackhistory

Get ready for a day full of excitement at the 123rd Boley Rodeo. May 23, 2026 @ 7pm There is nothing like it! Get your tickets now! Link in bio! #rodeo #ponyexpress #oklahoma #cowboys

Long before the stories of the Wild West were written, there were real Black lawmen riding the frontier. Bass Reeves, one of the first Black U.S. Deputy Marshal west of the Mississippi was known for his courage, intelligence, and unmatched skill as a horseman, Reeves arrested more than 3,000 outlaws during his lifetime. His story reminds us that Black cowboys, lawmen, and riders helped shape the American West. That same spirit still continues in Boley, Oklahoma. This May, we celebrate that legacy. Boley Rodeo Day National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum May 22 Then the tradition continues where it has lived for generations… Historic Boley Rodeo Boley May 23 Come experience the culture, the rodeo, and the history. 🎟 Tickets available now at #BoleyRodeo #BlackCowboys #BassReeves #BlackHistory #HistoricBoley BlackWest CowboyLegacy BoleyOklahoma OldestBlackRodeo RodeoWeekend

BOLEY RODEO WEEKEND • MAY 22–23, 2026 Get ready for an unforgettable celebration of Black cowboy heritage, history, and culture! Two full days, two iconic locations, one historic weekend. MAY 22 — BOLEY RODEO DAY National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM EVENT HIGHLIGHTS 10:00 AM – 3:15 PM Boley: Turn of the Century Exhibit in Prosperity Junction 10:30 AM Unveiling of “Like Father, Like Son” 12:30 PM – 3:00 PM Live Painting Demonstration with Thomas Blackshear II 1:00 PM – 3:15 PM Roping Demonstration with IPRA World Champion Danell Tipton 3:30 PM – 4:30 PM Cowboy Concert featuring Grammy Award–Winning Artist Tony Williams Led by Musical Director Montrae Jordan with a 30-member Cowboy Chorale, two keyboards, and a five-piece brass band. 🎟 Concert included with museum admission 🔗 nationalcowboymuseum.org/event/boley-rodeo-day MAY 23 — THE HISTORIC BOLEY RODEO Boley Rodeo Arena • Boley, OK Shop Talk Car Show — 9:00 AM Historic Parade — 3:00 PM 40+ Vendors All Day The Historic Boley Rodeo — 7:00 PM Tickets & Reserved Seating: /event-details-registration/historic-boley-rodeo-2026 A weekend of legacy, culture, and community. Join us as we honor the past, celebrate the present, and ignite the future of Boley. #cowboys #blackhistorymonth #oklahoma #rodeo 📸 @ryankelly