Acoma Gaither

Associate Curator of Black History

Acoma Gaither is an Emmy Award-winning public historian and serves as the Associate Curator of Black History at History Colorado. She received her master’s degree in Heritage Studies and Public History at the University of Minnesota. 

Acoma Gaither
Acoma Gaither

Written by Acoma Gaither

  • A poster depicting a man in Gaucho wear. It reads: "Bill Picket Invitational Rodeo. A Salute to Black Cowboys."

    Black Cowboys Unveiled

    Popular culture has largely written Black cowboys out of the West. Evidence from History Colorado’s archives reminds us of their centrality to the story.