By: Vareva Harris | Vareva@thewoodrufftimes.com
Spartanburg, SC — The Spartanburg Chapter of the NABSTMC hosted the 2025 Southern Frontier Meeting on Saturday, June 7 at the Four Seasons Sheraton in Spartanburg, welcoming dozens of chapters and hundreds of guests from across the region.
Named for the famed Black cavalry units established in 1866—the 9th and 10th U.S. Cavalry “Buffalo Soldiers”—the NABSTMC seeks to preserve their legacy through community outreach, education, and fellowship.
The Spartanburg chapter was founded in October 2014 by nine members united to serve and educate in Upstate South Carolina.
Before the meeting convened, Spartanburg Chapter President Alex “Zip Code” Jefferson presented charitable donations to both the Soup Kitchen of Spartanburg and the Food Bank of Greenwood County, reinforcing the club’s commitment to local service. Spartanburg’s soup kitchen has been feeding its community daily for over 40 years. The Food Bank of Greenwood County feeds approximately 350 people daily.
The event was attended by local and national leaders. Chief among them was National President Nathan “Motown” Mack who delivered opening remarks emphasizing charity and unity.
At the chapter level, Chapter President Alex “ZipCode” Jefferson reaffirmed the club’s mission “to promote safe riding while educating the public about the history of the Buffalo Soldiers.”
Attendees participated in business sessions focused on upcoming service initiatives, safety protocols, and strategies to broaden community engagement—particularly in Upstate SC through scholarships, veteran support, and mentoring programs.
As the national and regional leaders dispersed after a day of fellowship, business, and service, the message was clear: riding isn’t just about motorcycles—it’s a tribute to courage, community, and the enduring legacy of America’s Buffalo Soldiers. The membership includes men and women from all races and nationalities. The majority of the members are retired veterans from various branches of the United States Armed Forces, lawyers, engineers, teachers, coaches, nurses, and other professional industries. Everywhere the Buffalo soldiers go, they want to leave it better than they found it. They are mission focused on making a positive impact in everything they do.
Activated in August 1866, the Buffalo Soldiers comprised four African American cavalry and infantry regiments that served on the Western frontier, in conflicts including wars with Indigenous tribes, the Spanish-American War, and both World Wars.
The motorcycle club, formed decades later, seeks to honor these soldiers through historical education, advocacy, and charitable works nationwide.
Author: Tracy Sanders
