AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostJustini Carter braids her hair before competing in the women's steer undecorating during the Martin Luther King Jr. African American Heritage Rodeo of Champions on Monday, Jan. 20, 2020.
AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostJustin Richard awaits his bull during the Martin Luther King Jr. African American Heritage Rodeo of Champions on Monday, Jan. 20, 2020.- AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostFrom left to right Dequan Laskey, Jarvis Demery and Joseph King stand for the national anthem during the Martin Luther King Jr. African American Heritage Rodeo of Champions on Monday, Jan. 20, 2020.
- AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostSaddle bronc rider Harold Miller prepares for his ride during the Martin Luther King Jr. African American Heritage Rodeo of Champions on Monday, Jan. 20, 2020.
- AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostKinley Adair, 4, rides a horse during the Martin Luther King Jr. African American Heritage Rodeo of Champions on Monday, Jan. 20, 2020.
- AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostA rodeo cowboy dummy stands between two cowboys during the Martin Luther King Jr. African American Heritage Rodeo of Champions on Monday, Jan. 20, 2020.
- AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostHarrel Williams, 7, wears a Bill Picket jacket during the Martin Luther King Jr. African American Heritage Rodeo of Champions on Monday, Jan. 20, 2020.
- AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostJarvis Demery stands for the Black National Anthem during the Martin Luther King Jr. African American Heritage Rodeo of Champions on Monday, Jan. 20, 2020.
- AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostA bull rider competes during the Martin Luther King Jr. African American Heritage Rodeo of Champions on Monday, Jan. 20, 2020.
- AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostCowboys and cowgirls enter the arena during the Martin Luther King Jr. African American Heritage Rodeo of Champions on Monday, Jan. 20, 2020.
- DENVER, CO - JANUARY 20: DeShauna Loud loses her hat as she competes in the women's steer undecorating during the Martin Luther King Jr. African American Heritage Rodeo of Champions on Monday, January 20, 2020. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)
- AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostFrom left to right Natasha Harrison, Britney Walton and Natasha Caldwell watch the festivities during the Martin Luther King Jr. African American Heritage Rodeo of Champions on Monday, Jan. 20, 2020.
- AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostBull fighter Teaspoon Mitchell rocks a grill during the Martin Luther King Jr. African American Heritage Rodeo of Champions on Monday, Jan. 20, 2020.
- AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostNatasha Harrison and Britney Walton joke as they stand with fellow athletes during the Martin Luther King Jr. African American Heritage Rodeo of Champions on Monday, Jan. 20, 2020.
- AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostLindon Demery, 12, stands behind the chutes during the Martin Luther King Jr. African American Heritage Rodeo of Champions on Monday, Jan. 20, 2020.
- AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostJustini Carter prepares for women's steer undecorating during the Martin Luther King Jr. African American Heritage Rodeo of Champions on Monday, Jan. 20, 2020.
- AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostJustin Richard awaits the bull riding portion of the evening's performance during the Martin Luther King Jr. African American Heritage Rodeo of Champions on Monday, Jan. 20, 2020.
- AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostJustini Carter struts after successfully undecorating her steer during the Martin Luther King Jr. African American Heritage Rodeo of Champions on Monday, Jan. 20, 2020.
- AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostJustin Richard awaits his bull during the Martin Luther King Jr. African American Heritage Rodeo of Champions on Monday, Jan. 20, 2020.
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Justini Carter braids her hair before competing in the women's steer undecorating during the Martin Luther King Jr. African American Heritage Rodeo of Champions on Monday, Jan. 20, 2020.
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By AAron Ontiveroz | aontiveroz@denverpost.com | The Denver Post
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Martin Luther King Jr. African American Heritage Rodeo of Champions at the National Western Stock Show on Monday, January 20, 2020.