members attend socials at all of the above mentioned places. The oldest member“ Skeet” is 83 years old. Skeet was not an original founding member but he is the oldest continued member of the club. El Lobo has been a member since 1980 and is the club’ s Historian. El Lobo has been called upon both locally, and nationally to speak at conferences to explain the history of the African American motorcycle rider. One of the biggest problems of any motorcycle rider is explaining to a non-rider that being a part of a motorcycle club is not the same as being a part of a motorcycle gang. The club is located at 2710 Thalia Street New Orleans, Louisiana and has been there since they moved from the Poydras and Galvez address in 1989. Since the club house has been there, it has been used by other clubs to hold meeting, parties, socials and get together etc. The club has always supported the community in the local area. Soul Knights before Katrina supported the then William Guste elementary school by donating supplies to the school and sponsoring kids going to camps. Since Katrina the school has been renamed Kipp and the faculty uses the Soul Knights club house once a month to have a social. In the past El Lobo has served off and on for a total of 35 years as President. Other Presidents have included“ Wild Man” and“ Jo Jo”, and the now current President is Ernest J. Gabriel III“ Bang Bang”. The club house is currently going through a full renovation to better serve the future club members and community. Soul Knight members ages range from 24 to 83, with the two new members being the youngest. Most of the members ride the Honda Goldwing motorcycles but there are no requirements of what type or name of motorcycle that you have to have to become a member, as long as you are a citizen of outstanding morale character. If you want to ride and see this country, come ride with us!
Cornell Johnson
157 white oak street Clarks La
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