Alabama's Gay Rodeo

The video, photos, audio and articles below are part of my Gay Rodeo series. So what's an Alabama reporter doing in Texas? I learned a man in Birmingham, Alabama wanted to start up his own gay rodeo by 2014. It would be the first one in the state. So, being new to the rodeo world, I was curious to see what a gay rodeo was like and what possible challenges this Alabama man could face in starting up his own gay rodeo in the state. As I learned, it's just like a "traditional" rodeo with bull riding and calf roping, but it's open to the LGBT community. And, as you can see below, it features some unique events.

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Raw Video of Gay Rodeo in Fort Worth, TX

Maggie Martin

Wild Drag Racing is the most popular "camp" event at a gay rodeo. Men dress up in drag and have to get on a steer and go across a white line in under 1…
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Gay Rodeo Supporters React to Alabama Efforts

Maggie Martin

Early on a Saturday morning in Fort Worth, Texas, today's gay rodeo is slowly picking up pace. Competitors quickly move to make it to their event and…
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Tips From Texas On How To Put On A Gay Rodeo

Maggie Martin

Excitement buzzes in the air of a large arena in Fort Worth, TX as the loudspeakers boom with the announcer's voice."Ladies and Gentlemen! TGRA would like…
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Alabama's Quest for Gay Rodeo

Maggie Martin

More than 100 people gathered in a large arena in Fort Worth, TX to watch and compete in what was called a "traditional" rodeo. However, the term…