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1/ST Internships for Ed Brown Fellow and Scholar

The second round of 1/ST interns placed through the Ed Brown Scholars-Fellows program will be Zaharia Selman and Shaska Davis. The two will spend the next 10 weeks at Gulfstream Park, Santa Anita Park, and Pimlico Race Course.

Ed Brown Fellow Selman graduated Magna Cum Laude from the University of Georgia last year with a Bachelor of Science degree in Animal Science.

Ed Brown Scholar Davis will graduate this summer from Kentucky State University with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Mass Communications.

“We are very excited to embark upon year two of our groundbreaking partnership with 1/ST and to facilitate this tremendous opportunity for Zaharia and Shaska, as they undoubtedly gain professional experience that will place them on the pathway to successful careers in the Thoroughbred industry,” said Ed Brown Society Chairman Greg Harbut.

The Ed Brown Society, founded in 2020, celebrates the rich history of African-Americans in the Thoroughbred industry and creates opportunities for young people of color that will qualify them for professional careers in the industry. 1/ST became the first member of the Ed Brown Partnership in January 2022.

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Ed Brown Society Grants Six Scholarships

Edited Press Release

The Ed Brown Society announced six new Ed Brown Scholars on Tuesday evening at the Lyric Theatre & Cultural Arts Center during opening night of an art exhibit celebrating African American equestrians. The event was co-sponsored by the Ed Brown Society, Breeders' Cup Festival Week and Commerce Lexington.

Jaida Alee, a sophomore at the University of Kentucky majoring in Equine Science and Management; Chanler Robinson, a junior at Ohio State University majoring in Animal Science; Sophia Vega, a freshman at the University of Kentucky majoring in Animal Science; Harrison Goode, a junior at the University of Kentucky majoring in Equine Science and Management; Jeffrey Mitchell, Jr., a doctoral student at the Auburn University College of Veterinary Medicine; and Deanira Smith, a doctoral student at the University of Arizona College of Veterinary Medicine were all recognized as Ed Brown Scholars for the remainder of the 2022-2023 academic year. Each Ed Brown Scholar was awarded a $3,000 scholarship and will gain industry exposure, training and experience, through the EBS career development program.

Chairman Greg Harbut said, “At the Breeders' Cup, many will place their wagers on who they believe will be the winners of world championship races. In that same spirit, the Ed Brown Society is making this investment in young people of color who are running strong academic races in pursuit of their equine careers, and we believe they will finish strong.”

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Breeders’ Cup Festival Week Kicks Off With ‘Isaac to Oliver’ Family Stroll

The 2022 Breeders' Cup Festival Week in Lexington features a series of events aimed to bring together locals and visitors alike in the days leading up to the main event at Keeneland. The week-long celebration kicks off on Sunday, Oct. 30, with the Isaac Murphy Art Garden Party and Family Stroll.

Participants have the opportunity to walk in the footsteps of legends as they stroll from the Isaac Murphy Art Garden to Oliver Lewis Way along the newly-completed Town Branch Commons, a public-private trail system that follows Town Branch Creek through downtown Lexington.

Event sponsors include WKYT, LM Communications and the Ed Brown Society.

“The organizers of the festival really wanted to make sure that we used the Breeders' Cup Festival Week as an opportunity to bring the community together,” said Daryl Love, the Executive Director of the Ed Brown Society. “We have a lot of people coming in across the U.S. and around the world, but sometimes when it comes down to the actual event it may be unattainable for some people to get a ticket. We want them to be able to celebrate the rich tradition that we have within the Bluegrass State and also feel like they're a part of the activities.”

Whether participants walk, jog or run through the stroll, they can all return to the Isaac Murphy Art Garden, which is the first park in the U.S. to honor the earliest African American professional athletes, afterwards to enjoy food trucks, live music, kids activities and more.

“People will have the opportunity to learn about the early days of racing in Lexington,” Love said. “We'll have some of the famous Black jockey silks that kids can dress up in. It really is an opportunity for individuals from all across the community to come out and have fun.”

The free event begins at 2 p.m. and will go on until 6 p.m. The first 300 walkers will receive a commemorative long-sleeve T-shirt.

Love said that a celebration honoring the early African American jockeys is the perfect way to kick off Breeders' Cup week.

“One of the things that we always talk about is making sure that history is put in its proper context,” he explained. “As people are seeking to diversify in various industries, it's important to come back and understand the rich contributions that African Americans have made from the beginning as trainers, jockeys and owners. It's also important as we try to inspire the next generation.”

The Ed Brown Society will also be hosting an art exhibit at the Lyric Theatre from Nov. 2-6 that will feature local and national artists showcasing their equine-inspired art.

Breeders' Cup festivities will carry on all throughout the week in Lexington. Tandy Park will be the center of the Breeders' Cup celebration action downtown with live music, food and refreshments every evening from Monday through Saturday. Large video boards throughout the park will feature live racing coverage on Friday and Saturday.

For a full list of the events that make up the 2022 Breeders' Cup Festival Week, click here.

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Keeneland Becomes an Ed Brown Society Partner

Keeneland is making a $50,000 contribution to the Ed Brown Society to become an official Ed Brown Partner. This multifaceted partnership will further opportunities for young people of color to gain exposure, experience and professional job placements in the Thoroughbred industry.

As a cornerstone of the partnership, Ed Brown Society (EBS) will identify, recruit and place qualified minority students for paid professional internships within the Keeneland team. Upon the completion of their internships, EBS will provide ongoing direction to these interns as they progress toward permanent professional placements in the Thoroughbred Industry. Ed Brown Society and Keeneland will also collaborate on existing initiatives such as Keeneland's Fifth Grade Field Trips, College Scholarship Day and Keeneland's College Ambassador Program with an effort to promote diversity and inclusion.

The Ed Brown Society (edbrownsociety.org) is named for the noted African American horseman, Edward Dudley Brown from Lexington who achieved great success as a Thoroughbred jockey, trainer and owner from the latter 19th century through the time of his retirement in 1903. Brown, who trained Baden-Baden to win the 1877 Kentucky Derby and developed future Derby winners Ben Brush and Plaudit, was inducted into the Racing Hall of Fame in 1984.

“Ed Brown Society and Keeneland have a collective commitment to expose the sport to new and diverse audiences and create more opportunities for people from all backgrounds,” Keeneland President and CEO Shannon Arvin said. “We are proud to expand our relationship with Ed Brown Society at the Partner level and excited to invest in a more diverse next generation of industry leaders with the EBS internship program.”

“Like so many African Americans, who have accomplished great things in horse racing, Ed Brown was a native of Lexington, KY. So, it is a fitting milestone to embark upon this crucial endeavor with Keeneland. We gladly welcome Keeneland to the Ed Brown Partnership, which should open doors in the Horse Capital of the World for more students of color to pursue professional careers in the industry that I love,” said Greg Harbut, Chairman of the Ed Brown Society.

Details are also in the works for a Keeneland sponsored Ed Brown Race Day during the 2023 Spring Meet.

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