African American
Related: About this forumEver heard of Bass Reeves? He was the real Lone Ranger
He was black and his story and its exploitation is what we now call cultural appropriation.
Here's a link:
http://politicalblindspot.com/the-real-lone-ranger-was-an-african-american-lawman-who-lived-with-native-american-indians/
Arkansas Granny
(31,867 posts)be on display at the US Marshal's Museum when it is completed in Fort Smith, AR.
Bass Reeves Artifacts To Be Unveiled At Marshals Museum's Descendants Day
http://www.swtimes.com/article/20150722/NEWS/307229921
Glamrock
(11,994 posts)TlalocW
(15,631 posts)in, "Badass: A Relentless Onslaught of the Toughest Warlords, Vikings, Samurai, Pirates, Gunfighters, and Military Commanders to Ever Live," by Ben Thompson. Very interesting and fun book for a quick read.
TlalocW
Starry Messenger
(32,375 posts)JustAnotherGen
(33,785 posts)I think Morgan Freeman had something in the works to play him.
Coolest Ranger
(2,034 posts)HBO is doing a mini series about him.