Black motorcycle history is being made, once again, within this vast culture. Rainbow and Sunshine handmade 100s of leather patches a year for several different MCs throughout the country.
Rainbow (aka Odis) is a retired member of the LA Deuces MC. Rainbow was born in Chicago and grew up in LA. His close ties within the MC culture allowed him this opportunity. His wife Sunshine (aka Dorothy), a retired LA Deuce MC, was born in Mississippi and also grew up in Los Angeles.
“I remember the first patch I made was a Brothers of the Sun patch for Compton,” stated Sunshine. You can tell she takes real pride in what she does.
Rainbow and Sunshine recently moved to Alabama to assist Sunshine’s aging mother as she dealt with health problems. Even in Alabama, this dream team continues to make several different patches for many clubs. They both agree when it comes to witnessing the positive impact this culture has had and is still having on many inner-city communities.
With the older members leaving, we are now left with the next generation of members. Rainbow reminds our younger generation, “Don’t believe the hype. This set needs to be about UNITY. We have to educate the younger members and each other.” Sunshine is retired but still brings women together with the creation of two different social clubs, Bad Girls SC (out of Nevada and Arizona) and Sisters SC (out of Alabama). Rainbow and Sunshine constantly contribute to making this culture better each day with all that they do to ensure its continuation.
“Respect yourself. Don’t throw yourself out there in peculiar situations. This is the type of behavior that starts unnecessary drama,” stated Sunshine.
The level of discipline within these MC clubs is what has kept them alive for 100-plus years. Discipline, respect, and unity will be the mission for the next 100 years within this exciting culture!
