Black Harley Riders
Our Color Selections
Our Trademarks and Designs
-
The Faces
Why Representation Matters: Embracing Our Identity at Black Harley Riders
At Black Harley Riders, our logo is more than just a symbol—it's a reflection of our community, culture, and identity. Incorporating black faces into our logo is a powerful statement of representation and inclusivity. It celebrates the rich history and contributions of black riders within the motorcycle community, ensuring that our presence and legacy are recognized and honored.
Representation in our logo fosters a sense of belonging and pride among our members, inspiring new generations of black riders to join and feel seen in a space where they have traditionally been underrepresented. It's a visual affirmation of our commitment to diversity, unity, and the shared passion for riding that brings us together.
By showcasing black faces in our logo, we tell the world that our community is vibrant, strong, and proud. It’s a bold declaration of our identity and the values we stand for.
-
The Ankh
History of the Ankh in African American Culture
Adoption and Symbolism
- 1960s Civil Rights Movement: The ankh became popular among African Americans during the 1960s as they sought symbols of their cultural heritage and identity. The ankh, with its ancient Egyptian roots, was embraced as a symbol of black pride and spiritual beliefs.
- Cultural Identity: Many African Americans saw the ankh as a link to their ancient Egyptian roots, symbolizing life, eternity, and the unity of opposites. The Ankh symbol represents both genders or, in other words, the harmony between the sexes. Together, they represent the unity of opposites. It became a common sight on necklaces, earrings, and other forms of jewelry.
Modern Usage
- Organizations and Movements: The ankh has been adopted by various black organizations, such as the Black Panther Party, as a symbol of liberation and resistance. It is also used by groups promoting African heritage and spirituality.
Spiritual Significance
- Kemetic Spirituality: In modern times, the ankh is embraced by followers of Kemetic spirituality, a movement that seeks to revive and reconstruct ancient Egyptian religion. The ankh is seen as a powerful tool for spiritual transformation and healing.
The ankh continues to be a powerful symbol of life, heritage, and identity for many African Americans. It represents a connection to ancient African roots and a celebration of cultural pride.
-
The Eyes of Ra and Horus
Click here to learn more about the powerful Eyes.The Eye of Ra is known as the Wedjat Eye, and is an ancient Egyptian symbol representing protection, supreme power, and FURY. This eye is more present on the BHR collections as it symbolizes powerful energy and the ability to overcome all obstacles by any means required.
The Eye of Horus, which is also known as the Wedjat Eye, is an ancient Egyptian symbol representing protection, health, and restoration. While its origins are also deeply rooted in Egyptian mythology, it has also found a place in African American culture.
Adoption and Symbolism
- 1960s Civil Rights Movement: During the 1960s, African Americans began embracing symbols of their cultural heritage and identity. The Eyes of Ra and Horus, with their ancient Egyptian roots, became symbols of black pride, spiritual beliefs, and protection.
- Cultural Identity: Many African Americans saw the Eyes as a link to their ancient African roots, symbolizing life, eternity, and the unity of opposites. The eyes have been known to represent both masculine and feminine energy and are used to represent the power of integrating both worlds. They became a common sight on necklaces, earrings, and other forms of jewelry.
Modern Usage
- Music and Fashion: The Eyes have been featured in popular culture, especially in music and fashion. Musicians like Erykah Badu and Lauryn Hill have prominently worn Eye of Horus jewelry, and both symbols have been incorporated into streetwear and urban fashion interchangeably as the meaning for each one individually has been lost through time.
- Organizations and Movements: The Eyes have been adopted by various black organizations, such as the Black Panther Party, as a symbol of liberation and resistance. It is also used by groups promoting African heritage and spirituality.
Spiritual Significance
- Kemetic Spirituality: The Eye of Horus is seen as a powerful tool for spiritual transformation and healing while the Eye of Ra has been used as a tool to acknowledge one's vengeance and power. Combined with the ankh they provide maximum power and spiritual balance.
The Eyes of Ra and Horus continue to be powerful symbols of life, heritage, and identity for many African Americans. It represents a connection to ancient African roots and a celebration of cultural pride.
