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 …

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 …

Nov 1, 2021 · At 17-years-old, Ja'Dayia became the first black woman ever to become Rodeo Queen in the state of Arkansas. She hopes to inspire the next generation by educating local …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …