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55 years of East Bay Dragons motorcycle club
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55 years of East Bay Dragons motorcycle club
California is packed with motorcycle clubs, including dozens of African-American groups. Oakland's East Bay Dragons have been revving their engines the longest.
A Harley Davidson logo is seen on the 2013 Harley Davidson 1 585 cm3 Dyna Super Glide Custom, donated to Pope Francis last year and signed by him on its tank, ahead of Bonham's sale of vintage cars, at Le Grand Palais on February 5, 2014 in Paris, France.
A Harley Davidson logo is seen on the 2013 Harley Davidson 1 585 cm3 Dyna Super Glide Custom.
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California is packed with motorcycle clubs, including dozens of African-American groups. Oakland's East Bay Dragons have been revving their engines the longest.

California's relationship with motorcycles goes way back. But real-life California is packed with motorcycle clubs, including dozens of African-American groups. Oakland's East Bay Dragons have been revving their engines the longest.  

The California Report's Aaron Mendelson caught up with them as they celebrate their 55th anniversary.

Hear Mendelson’s story: African American Motorcycle Club Celebrates 55th year