Ja'Dayia Kursh (born 1999) is Arkansas' first Black rodeo queen and an influencer in the Western fashion industry. Kursh grew up in Fort Smith, Arkansas, born to a 16-year-old mother; her father was in prison when she was 5–13 years old.

Aug 14, 2022 · Ja’Dayia Kursh made rodeo history in 2017 when she was crowned Miss Rodeo Coal Hill of Arkansas, earning her the distinction of being the first Black rodeo queen in Arkansas. Today, Kursh...

Feb 24, 2021 · Ja'Daiya Krush became the first Black rodeo queen in Arkansas at 17 and aims to change the industry. (Photo: Ja'Daiya Krush Instagram) By 16, Kursh was an accomplished equestrian and joined...

Feb 21, 2023 · Morissa Hall, 16, is a roping, riding and rocking Black cowgirl who is breaking barriers and inspiring kids in Upper Marlboro. She's been the state rodeo queen twice – the first Black person to...

Dec 31, 2024 · Arkansas’ first Black rodeo queen focuses on helping kids with children’s book Kursh was seen on TV in a low rider waving at the crowd, dressed in all white. “They were styling me in Balmain,” Kursh said.

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Mar 25, 2024 · Ja'Dayia Kursh is quitting the chase of another rodeo crown to open doors into the Western industry for all. FORT SMITH, Ark. — Arkansas' first black rodeo queen is putting down her crown...

Jun 17, 2022 · In 2017, Ja’Dayia Kursh did something that no one in Arkansas had done – she became the state’s first Black Rodeo Queen. Kursh shares her journey, and how she spends her time advocating for...

Georgia celebrates the first Black rodeo queen, Ja'Dayai Kursh, as part of her homeschool project honoring trailblazing women. Georgia's homeschool history project leads us to Arkansas where we learn about the first African-American woman to …

Dec 27, 2022 · Jadayia Kursh, a Fort Smith native, has built an incredible career as the first Black rodeo queen in Arkansas. This week, Kursh announced the first Rodeo Fort Smith Pageant scheduled for Feb. 10-12 at the Hero’s Arena, 14445 State Hwy 59, in Natural Dam, Arkansas.