NEW YORK — For decades, members of the Federation of Black Cowboys have been an incongruous sight in New York City. Yes, you can sometimes find men wearing ten-gallon hats, boots and spurs in Times Square. But these horsemen were the real deal, with a stable and corral in the far reaches of Queens, and a mission to introduce city kids to the legacy of thousands of black cowboys who once rode through the Wild West. "When children see us with the fringe jackets and the boots, that stays with them for life," said Kesha Morse, the federation's 67-year-old president. But now, the federation is fighting to survive. Membership has dwindled, with 18 riders remaining. And this summer the group...
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