The Cheryl White Project - America's 1st Black Female Jockey

03/02/2025

Thanks to our friends at !!
Over 2 years in the making, the Trifecta Blend Rye Whiskey, celebrating Cheryl White, Sylvia Rideoutt Bishop & Eliza Carpenter, black female pioneers in horse racing!

11/25/2024

3 Minutes to post for the Cheryl White Memorial Stakes!!

11/25/2024

We are so excited to be back at for the Annual Cheryl White Memorial Stakes in honor of Cheryl and all her accomplishments!! Thank you to all involved for making sure Cheryl's legacy lives on!!

10/15/2024

TODAY IS THE DAY!!!! Cheryl will take her place amongst the legends of Cleveland & NE Sports! We are beyond excited. We look forward to all of you helping us make The Cheryl White Project successful in helping children realize opportunities that they may otherwise not know existed. Please join us and text "CHERYL" to 53555 to donate to this worthy cause.

10/05/2024

https://www.clevelandsportshall.com/white-cheryl/

Cheryl White was just 17 years old when she dared to become the first female Black jockey in history in 1971 at Thistledown Racetrack in Cleveland, Ohio.  With her chestnut thoroughbred Jetolara, bred and trained by her father Raymond, she went on to become the first female Black jockey to ever win...

10/05/2024

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10/04/2024

We are excited!! Only 11 more days and Cheryl White will have her legacy forever honored in The Greater Cleveland Sports Hall Of Fame. We are humbled by this recognition of my sister.

10/03/2024

We're getting closer. The 2024 class of the Greater Cleveland Sports Hall of Fame will be inducted Oct 15. Another opportunity to share Cheryl's story and ensure her legacy is cemented for future generations.

From the beloved voice of the Cleveland Browns to leaders of the Cavs to inspirations who overcame personal and societal hurdles, the 2024 class represents the best of what Cleveland sports has to offer.

https://www.clevelandsportshall.com/2024-induction-ceremony/

09/14/2024

Thank you to the Delaware Gazette for this article.

Students at Woodward Elementary School got a lesson in horse racing Thursday as guest speaker Raymond White spoke about his sister, Cheryl White, who was the first Black female jockey in the United States.

08/14/2024

We are proud to announce that my sister Cheryl White is being inducted into the Greater Cleveland Sports Hall Of Fame on October 15th in downtown Cleveland at the Marriott ballroom. I have included the actual Press Release.

06/19/2024

Happy Juneteenth! Today we honor and celebrate the remarkable achievements of Black horsemen who defied the odds and achieved greatness at the turn of the century and beyond.

Their stories remind us of the resilience, strength, and excellence that define the Black community. As we commemorate Juneteenth, let’s continue to honor and share the legacy of these extraordinary individuals who paved the way for future generations.