Mayisha Akbar

Mayisha Akbar (born Elaine Hook, October 22, 1952) established the Compton Junior Posse Youth Equestrian Program, an after-school program for inner-city children in Los Angeles, California.

Life Mayisha Akbar was born Elaine Hook in Torrance, California, on October 22, 1952.

She grew up in government housing projects in Harbor City, Los Angeles. The area is partially rural, more so in Akbar's early days. Akbar's mother says that she had an affinity for animals, especially horses. Her mother would peer out of the window to see what animal she was bringing home each day. She would also nurse sick animals back to health. Some former students founded the Compton Cowboys.

Honors 2009 National Multicultural Western Heritage Museum and Hall of Fame 2019 National Cowgirl Museum and Hall of Fame