The Michigan Mother Chapter was founded in February of 2004 by Bill and Ann Amis (aka Leatherneck2 and Lady A) along with Gordon and Farra Mattingly (aka G-Man and Brown Sugar). The chapter was established for the purpose of fostering unity and bringing together motorcyclists in the Detroit Michigan area for cycling related activities, education about the Buffalo Soldiers and community service. Cycling activities include mini and long distance excursions, club rallies, and other forms of motorcycling fellowship.
We are a non-profit organization of men and women, passionate about the sport of motorcycling, committed to uplifting the community and dedicated to the education of all people as it pertains to African Americans. We ride under the name “Buffalo Soldiers” to express our pride and respect for the many accomplishments they made during the decades following the Civil War. We hope to instill some of that pride in the minds and hearts of today’s youth and our community.
We believe in our community and we believe that our representation of heroes like the Buffalo Soldiers, along with our educational and charitable activities will serve to strengthen the values of our community and help others to succeed.