Bass Reeves was born into slavery in Arkansas. As a young man, Reeves fled into the Indigenous Territory of Oklahoma. Rumor has it he fled after getting into a fight with his owner over a card game.

For generations, the Lone Ranger has charged the imaginations of millions around the world with tales of western adventure and the pursuit of justice. But a number of historians now believe that the ...

This slow-burn, beautifully shot series proves Taylor Sheridan’s universe runs deeper than ‘Yellowstone.’ Paramount+ has no ...

LITTLE ROCK (KATV) — A portrait of legendary Black Arkansas Wild West lawman Bass Reeves was unveiled at the state capitol Wednesday. Reeves is widely regarded as one of the most accomplished U.S.

Burton mentioned similarities between Reeves and the Lone Ranger in his Reeves book. In 2016, he wrote that he couldn’t prove conclusively that Reeves was the inspiration for the Lone Ranger “but he ...

There are a lot of stories about Bass Reeves, not all of them credible. That's not to say we don't know a lot. Reeves born as a slave in Arkansas Territory, in what is now Crawford County, owned by ...

“It’s very, very prideful and it was very special for all of us making it,” reflects Damian Marcano on the experience of directing three episodes of “Lawmen: Bass Reeves.” As a child growing up in ...

The success of Taylor Sheridan's "Yellowstone" multi-verse made the Paramount+ series possible. For some 10 years, British-American actor-producer David Oyelowo has nurtured his obsession with the ...

Feb. 29, 2024 – 01:38 – This year for Black History Month, we’re honoring the legacy of Black Pioneers whose resilience and courage changed American history forever. We continue Keeping Black History ...

We continue Keeping Black History Alive by shining a spotlight on Bass Reeves, the original Lone Ranger. Bass Reeves was born into slavery in Arkansas. As a young man, Reeves fled into the Indigenous ...