Bass Reeves isn’t just a name in history — he’s a symbol of integrity, courage, and resilience in the face of injustice. As one of the first Black U.S. Deputy Marshals west of the Mississippi, Reeves left behind more than 3,000 arrests and countless stories of bravery that continue to…

The First of His Kind In the lawless lands of the American frontier, few names commanded respect like Bass Reeves.Appointed in 1875, Reeves became the first Black U.S. Deputy Marshal west of the Mississippi River — and quickly made history with his fearless pursuit of justice. At a time when…

The Legend Before the Mask Before Westerns filled the big screen and masked vigilantes became pop culture icons, Bass Reeves was already living the story. A fearless lawman with unmatched integrity and skill, Reeves patrolled the roughest territories of the American frontier — long before the world ever heard of…