William Johnson broke down barriers as both the first African American Harley-Davidson dealer, and as the first African American licensed to compete in national motorcycle racing events. Born in Baltimore in 1890, Johnson moved with his wife in about 1917 to Somers, N.Y. (about 60 miles north of New York City), and found work as a chauffeur and handyman. The couple later bought … [Read more...] about Wednesday Open Thread; History of Black Motorcyclists
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Saturday Open Thread: Bikers For Obama
This group was started in 2008 to support President Obama. Since its inception, they've grown to a full foundation supporting many initiatives in urban communities across the country, and yes, they buy viagra alternative will be riding again for the re-election of President Barack Obama! … [Read more...] about Saturday Open Thread: Bikers For Obama
Friday Open Thread: The Iron Elite – African Americans in Motorcycling History
Good Morning Obots! Harley Davidson's Iron Elite celebrates the camaraderie and the influence of African American riders on Harley culture. This is where we showcase the bikes, the brotherhood and all the reasons to ride. … [Read more...] about Friday Open Thread: The Iron Elite – African Americans in Motorcycling History
Thursday Open Thread: The Iron Elite – African Americans in Motorcycling History
Good Morning Obots! I've known 2 "Pee Wee's" in my life, and BOTH rode HARD. Maybe its something in the name. LOL, I don't know, but here's another. An influential leader of the Los Angeles biker community for more than 50 years, John Wesley McCollum, known to everyone as P. Wee, was present at the beginning of the urban biker scene in southern California. An early … [Read more...] about Thursday Open Thread: The Iron Elite – African Americans in Motorcycling History
Wednesday Open Thread: The Iron Elite – African Americans in Motorcycling History
Happy Hump Day Obots! We're still on our ride to learn more about these fascinating riders in biker history! Today we learn about William B. Johnson. With grace and determination, William Johnson broke down barriers as both the first African American Harley-Davidson dealer, and as the first African American licensed to compete in national motorcycle racing events. Born in … [Read more...] about Wednesday Open Thread: The Iron Elite – African Americans in Motorcycling History