NABSTMC
The National Association of Buffalo Soldiers and Troopers Motorcycle Clubs
The history of the Buffalo Soldiers Motorcycle Club began with a dream, in this case, the dream of Ken "Dream Maker" Thomas. Believing that it was time to establish a modern progressive motorcycle club to promote a positive image among Blacks that would be respected in the community and throughout the country, Thomas founded the Buffalo Soldiers Motorcycle Club of Chicago, in October 1993. The name Buffalo Soldiers was initially selected to pay homage to and ensure the legacy of African American military contributions in the post Civil War era.
Under the leadership of Ken Thomas, the new club was charted as the Buffalo Troopers Motorcycle Club of Chicago. Membership in the club grew to a total of ninety-two during that first year, making it the largest Black motorcycle club in Chicago, IL.
The Creation of the NABSTMC
In 1999, the clubs formed the National Assocaition of Buffalo Soldiers and Troopers Motorcycle Clubs. Today, the NABSTMC consists of 80 member chapters in 35 states throughout the United States and two in Canada. All of the chapters of the association determine whether they want to be recognized as "Buffalo Soldiers" or "Buffalo Troopers". However, all the member clubs wear the patch designed by the Chicago, IL, chapter and subscribe to the national rules, regulations, and by-laws of the NABSTMC.
The club is now an active participant in numerous charitable functions including supporting senior communities, student scholarships, and food/fund drives for charitable organizations such as, The March of Dimes and Toys for Tots. The club has also taken the responsibility as mentors to area youth and educational programs, which share enlightenment of the heritage that African Americans have played in the United States.
We are also actively involved in recoginzing the accomplishments and sacrifices of the Tuskegee Airmen. NABSTMC encourage a positive image and behavior of our members and affiliates. We believe that we are role models and share a responsibility and a positive value system to our respective communities. The member chapters do not discriminate against race, religion, gender, or ethnic origin. We are an organization mainly comprised of minority members, however, we accept those who share our values and support our cause.
