Harley Davidson Riders of Atlanta…Racism Alive & Thriving
on July 24, 2011 at 5:41 pm
There’s no doubt, racism is alive and thriving in America. I’m a history junky. It doesn’t matter whether it’s a person, place or thing. If I find it interesting; I’ll research it to study myself approved. Because knowledge is power and I want to share this with those who take the time to visit this website.
So, what’s all the fuss about racism? Well as I’m confronted with it, I will give a depiction of the source so light might come from its exposure. I currently live in Georgia that’s why I found it necessary to share my personal experience on this issue; matter of fact as resent as today I had someone spew some cowardly ignorant racist comment to a post of mine on a Facebook Page called Harley Davidson Riders of Atlanta.
During slavery Georgia was the number one state out of the nine southern states who didn’t want slavery dismantled. Thomas Jefferson introduced a bill designed to end slavery, not all of the southern Founders were opposed to slavery. According to the testimony of Virginians James Madison, Thomas Jefferson, and John Rutledge, it was the Founders from North Carolina, South Carolina, and Georgia who most strongly favored slavery.
Yet, despite the support for slavery in those States, the clear majority of the Founders opposed this evil. For instance, when some of the southern pro-slavery advocates invoked the Bible in support of slavery, Elias Boudinot, President of the Continental Congress, responded:
“Even the sacred Scriptures had been quoted to justify this iniquitous traffic. It is true that the Egyptians held the Israelites in bondage for four hundred years . . . but . . . gentlemen you cannot forget the consequences that followed: they were delivered by a strong hand and stretched-out arm and it ought to be remembered that the Almighty Power that accomplished their deliverance is the same yesterday, today, and forever.”
So, what’s all the fuss about racism?
Ok, I joined this Facebook Page called Harley Davidson Riders of Atlanta. I posted a link that had my website information to promote education on Black Motorcycle Clubs and so much more. So Keith Robinson of Dallas, GA decided to respond to the link in a rather racist way. Am I shocked? No…however it fascinates me that the administrator of the Facebook Page hasn’t blocked him yet.
I took time to go through all 177 member profiles in the group and discovered just by the pictures; I’m the only Black Harley Rider. Is that strange? Yes, because there are a lot of Black Harley Riders in Atlanta, GA. I’d like some feedback. Speak your mind, please.
- What would you do if you posted this link and read this response to your post?
- How would you respond or react to this coward?
- Would you unsubscribe to this Facebook Page?
Rush Limbaugh has ridden that pony with impunity. Such tastelessness is what is expected from someone who joked that he’d like to own an NFL franchise because he fancied owning some black men. Keith Robinson I bet this is your favorite radio personality.
The Right (racist) doesn’t like the fact that there’s a black man in the White House who isn’t serving coffee, and the Left (racist) doesn’t like the fact that there’s a black man in the White House who’s smarter than they are and who doesn’t do what they order them to do.
I need your help again with this statement from racist. Now repeat after me, “Some of my best friends are “blacks.” (As Donald Trump said). When racist are confronted about their actions that one of the things you can expect them to say; as if that’s suppose to let them off the hook.
Since I’m living in the Peach State I’d like to know who’s under that sheet. I don’t have a problem with removing myself from those who think, act and feel this way about any people of color. I captured the comments to my post and you can read them below. I will reiterate, “There’s no doubt, racism is alive and thriving in America”.
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Keith Robinson I DON’T RIDE WITH NIGGERS, JIGABOOS, SPEAR CHUNKERS, MOON CRICKETS, PORCH MONKEYS, ARE WITH THUGS WITH THEIR DAMN PANTS ON THE GROUND.
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Karen Gray Davis If you’re going to try and insult someone Keith at least educate yourself to get your grammar and spelling right! Just makes you look more ignorant
Friday at 10:06am · Like
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C Dean Welch Keith is a jerk and needs to be kicked off this site
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Keith Robinson Please kick me off!!!
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Karen Gray Davis Somebody should what the hell is wrong with you posting stuff like that! If you hate the group you can always leave or not post
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Goldie Sowers ?@Keith 1st thank u for sharing ur ignorance. 2nd I know u dont have the heart to say that racist shit to our faces. U hide under a sheet and let me b the 1st to let u know that times have changed. Us Niggas aren’t afraid to confront ur ass. Hey let’s meet so u can tell me to my face what u think of black bikers.
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C Dean Welch He is such a coward he won’t post a picture that shows what he really looks like much less agree to meet in the light of day so everyone can see what the face of stupidity looks like.
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Goldie, I applaud your efforts to educate all people about motorcycling’s history. Unfortunately, tha’ sentiment displayed by Fbook “Keith” is all too common in my neck of tha’ woods as well. I have experienced first-hand how otherwise seemingly good people quickly revert back to tired cliches’ and open threats after I attempted to “integrate” my local ABATE chapter some 20 years ago. My efforts failed and to this day, even though there are thousands of bikers of color in tha’ area, there is not a single one who belongs to my local ABATE chapter. It is my opinion that while people of color have made great strides in American society in general, racism continues to run rampant throughout motorcycling’s culture. Locally, tha’ black clubs do their thing, tha’ white clubs do their thing, and “never tha’ two shall meet”. Ironically, this separate, segregated situation is actually promoted by local black clubs as black MC’s report to tha’ local black Dom (and ignore tha’ white Dom… One of tha’ “Big Five”) and white clubs care nothing about tha’ black Dom, but only answer to tha’ white Dom. From what I have been able to determine, this “black Dom– white Dom” arrangement is shared elsewhere.
I grew up in a diverse part of town, went to diverse schools and served Uncle Sam with men and women from a myriad of backgrounds, so “race” and race issues have always been a little foreign to me. Ironic that in 2011 we are STILL faced with tha’ same old crap that many of our ancestors, black and white, worked so hard to stop. Respects to you and keep up tha’ good fight.
Tom I really appreciate your comment. I want to thank you for your candor. I understand this Dom (white) & Dom (black) thing. What ever it takes to keep structure in our community I’m all for it. I do hope for the day that color isn’t an issue with bikers. It angers me when someone right in my front yard is spewing this ignorance. I will stand up and let anyone know that I refuse to be part of any mess that promotes racism.
I do have to check my racism. I don’t want to treat anyone bad because of their race, sexual orientation or creed. That is one of the most incorrigible things too me. All I want is to ride my scoot ’til the wheels fall off…ya know what I mean.
“All I want is to ride my scoot ’til the wheels fall off…ya know what I mean.” ~~ There ya’ go! =) I’m with ya’ 100%! Respects ‘n take care out there. Tom
Hi All,
I’d likd go invite you to join us on October 15 for the Ride for Haiti starting out in Marietta, Georgia.
The Ride for Haiti
The Ride for Haiti is sponsored by HERO, a Georgia based non-profit that has been building schools and medical clinics in Haiti for over 20 years. The proceeds will go to build a home and classrooms for the Children of Jesus Orphanage in Port- au-Prince, Haiti. The children have been living in tents since the earthquake in January 2010. Because HERO has been involved in Haiti for over 20 years, you can be assured that any money they send to Haiti actually gets to the people intended.
When
The Ride is on October 15 and starts between 9am at WOW Motorcycles on Cobb Parkway and at 10am at Harley Davidson of Cartersville.
Where Are We Riding
WOW MOTORCYCLES – Cobb Pkwy, Marietta 9am Start
HARLEY DAVIDSON – Cartersville 10am Start
Overlook near the Ft. Mountain State Park
POOLE’S BBQ – Ellijay
Lunch Available
HOOTERS – Kennesaw
End of Ride Party 3pm-??
The Ride
The Ride: The Ride is a Poker Run. The cost is $30 for Bikers and $10 for Passengers. Playing card at every stop(riders starting in Cartersville get 2 cards to start)
Buy extra cards for $5. and the Best hand wins $500. There will also be a 50/50 Raffle/Win up to $5000.
REGISTRATION
Biker: $30, Passenger: $10
Register at http://www.HeroNonprofit.org under “Upcoming Events” or call Bruce at 770-973-6304 to have registration information sent to you.
Mike Straus – Ride for Haiti Event Coordinator
Eventsures
mike@eventsures.com
404-694-2208
Thanks for the invite I will be there for sure.