Houston Chronicle

Oyauma Garrison, of Columbus, Ohio rides the mechanical bull during the welcoming reception for the National Black MBA conference at Minute Maid Park, Wednesday evening, September 15, 2004. (Karen Warren/Houston Chronicle) HOUCHRON CAPTION (09/17/2004): With the National Black MBA Association's convention in gear, convention goers may have more than just degrees on their minds - like which party to go to next. HOUCHRON CAPTION (09/17/2004): RIDE TO THE TOP: Oyauma Garrison of Columbus, Ohio, rides the mechanical bull during the welcoming reception for the National Black MBA Association conference at Minute Maid Park. (Photo by Karen Warren/Houston Chronicle via Getty Images)