We did it!
I’d like to personally thank everyone who support this website. I’m humbled by the influx of support that’s been given. I often asked myself why me? Why was I chosen to inform black bikers and bikers at large about the rich history of African American motorcyclists. It was told to me; why not you.
I accepted the task and with complete unselfishness I grabbed the bull by the horn and rode the hell out of him. I’m humbled and very thankful for all the love, controversy and challenging comments I’ve received. This is why I continue to do what I do. There are too many to name but I will acknowledge a few.
Boss Mike “Chosen Few MC” Cliff Vaughs “Chosen Few” Doc ” Hollywood” Chapter Chosen Few MC Melvin Ayers Angel “Sin City Desciples” NDN Red “The Real Deal MC” Morticia NDN “The Real Deal MC” Rebecca Karmel “Kitty” Route 66 Tigre Blood Route 66
To all the other riders who allowed me to sit at your feet I say thank you soooo very much. I will continue this labor of love and strive to be honest and fair with everything that I write or post about the motorcycle community.
Do you have an untold story about your experiences as a rider? Want to contribute pictures of your bike, club or a rally? Go to h-d.com/ironelite to upload and share. My story was chosen and will be part of an exhibit at the Harley-Davidson Museum, debuting during Black History Month 2012. I am a proud black female harley rider named Goldie Sowers. Join in the conversation on my Facebook Page
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 maybe some 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 FacebookPage?
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 him 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”.
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.
Friday at 9:06am · Like
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
C Dean Welch Keith is a jerk and needs to be kicked off this site
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
10 hours ago · Like
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.
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.
If you think it’s was a fluke that the Wheels Of Soul is being indicted; think again. Feds have started an all out war on Black & Interracial Outlaw MC’s. I want to remind folks to be mindful of what you post on Facebook, what you say on your phones and the company that you keep. Stay away from snitches.
Read this news release that coincidentally was written the day the Feds came down on the Wheels. Who’s next?
Los Angeles: The “Chosen Few Motorcycle Club” (MC) is a criminal gang that was formed in 1960 in the City of Los Angeles. Its headquarters remain in the 10800 block of South Broadway. Its members are primarily Black men, with active chapters throughout the United States. During the first four months of 2010, the club was involved in three shootings and a homicide.
The results are in, and it’s clear that the criminal activity of this notoriously violent gang has been significantly curtailed. Many of its leaders and members have been arrested and incarcerated.
“Our message is consistent to each gang we encounter; we will not tolerate criminal activities here in Los Angeles. We will use every legal tool at our disposal to shut down any and all criminal enterprise,” said LAPD Deputy Chief Patrick Gannon. “Let other motorcycle gangs operating in the City of Los Angeles take note, we will shut you down and keep you down. Crime is not welcome here.”
In June 2010, the taskforce launched an elaborate operation using confidential informants to purchase firearms and narcotics from Chosen Few MC members and associates. Working with local and out-of-state members of the taskforce, one MC member was arrested for narcotics trafficking, with over one kilogram of powder cocaine seized.
“This investigation is the result of LAPD and ATF working collectively to target a violent motorcycle gang whose repeated involvement in illegal gun trafficking and controlled narcotics sales threatened the safety of Los Angeles residents,” said John A. Torres, Special Agent in Charge for the ATF Los Angeles Field Division. “The core mission of ATF is to eradicate violent crime by working with our law enforcement partners to investigate and prosecute those who criminally use firearms and the gangs that promote violence and menace in our communities.”
In one case, a DMV employee was found to be accessing DMV computer systems to create fraudulent identities that were used by club members to purchase firearms. Another investigation took down an influential member of the Chosen Few MC after he was arrested with a gallon of Phencyclidine, commonly known as PCP. Working closely with the DEA, an additional six gallons of PCP were seized in Detroit, MI, and linked to the gang.
DMV Director George Valverde said in a statement regarding the joint task force; “Our Department is very proud of our Investigations Unit and the crimes that were revealed while working with this multi-agency task force. We will continue to emphasize our internal efforts to reduce crime, especially when it comes to illegal activities committed by our own employees.”
Seizures by the LAPD and ATF throughout this investigation netted a gallon of PCP, 77 gross grams of powder cocaine, 51 gross grams of crack cocaine, 121 gross grams of marijuana and ten firearms. Additional seizures from several associates of the Los Angeles based Chosen Few MC include six gallons of PCP and 500 gross grams of powder cocaine. These cases are being prosecuted in Michigan and Virginia.
The City Attorney’s Office is actively seeking charges against 9 members of this motorcycle club. Charges include narcotics violations, including sales of cocaine and marijuana, firearms and assault weapons violations and gang enhancements. Additionally, they have filed an abatement lawsuit, to remove the property used by the gang for their criminal activities.
“The nuisance abatement lawsuit filed by my office works in concert with today’s LAPD and the ATF actions in order to put a stop to the criminal and nuisance activity at this property,” said City Attorney Carmen Trutanich. “Together, we will remove the bad actors from this community and deny this criminal organization a base for its illegal activity.”
