Believing that it was time to establish a modern progressive motorcycle club whose focus was to promote a positive image among African Americans that would be respected in the community and throughout the country, Kenneth 'Dream Maker' 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 Kenneth Thomas, the new club was chartered as the Buffalo Troopers Motorcycle Club of Chicago. 

 

Membership in the club grew to a total of ninety-two (92) during that first year, making it the largest African American motorcycle club in Chicago, IL. The clubhouse was located at 8510 South Ashland Avenue, and it  displayed many items dedicated to the history and memory of the Buffalo Soldiers such as pictures, books, statues, and an authentic buffalo head donated by member Ernie Daurham.  In 1996, the club moved from this location to its current location at 13836 South Indiana Avenue, in Riverdale, Illinois.

The National Association of Buffalo Soldiers and Troopers Motorcycle Club was formed in 1999 with the Chicago Chapter being recognized as the mother chapter of the organization, and the club has grown to over 120 chapters to date with a chapter in Hawaii, and South Korea.              

 

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All with one common mission to educate on the rich history of the 9th and 10th Cavalry of Buffalo Soldiers who served in the U.S. Army from 1866-1944, each of our Chapters proudly serve in their communities to display goodwill, and we ride our motorcycles in which is referred to as our 'iron horse'. 

 

The NABSTMC is a private not for profit organization who provide donations for local and national tax-exempt charities pursuant to 501(c) (3) of the Internal Revenue Code whose mission is harmonious with the NABSTMC.  We do not discriminate based on race, gender, political or religious affiliation, neither do we claim any territory.