St. Louis, MO — Black Leaders Detroit (BLD) is proud to announce the launch of the 2025 Ride For Equity: Road to Reparations, an extraordinary cross-country bike ride dedicated to raising awareness and support for Black entrepreneurs. Beginning on May 31, 2025, this transformative five-week journey will commence in Tulsa, OK, and conclude near Independence Day at Wall Street in New York City.

In partnership with the Urban League of Metropolitan St. Louis, Inc., Upsilon Omega Chapter of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Organization for Black Struggle, and the NAACP of St. Louis County, BLD is honored to start this journey in St. Louis, a city committed to fostering equity and opportunity for all. This ambitious 35-day ride brings together cyclists, community leaders, and supporters from across the nation to move for the movement and advocate for closing the racial capital gap

“We are excited to embark on this monumental journey with our various St. Louis partners.” said Dwan Dandridge, CEO of Black Leaders Detroit. “Together, we can honor the past, inspire the present, and create a future rooted in fairness and equitable access to opportunity.”

A Legacy of Advocacy and Impact Since 2020, BLD has organized an annual 377-mile bike ride from Detroit to the Mackinac Policy Conference, spotlighting the barriers entrepreneurs of African descent face in accessing capital. Last year,
over 250 participants joined the six-mile kickoff event, with 15 dedicated riders completing one or more full days of the journey. Building on this legacy, the 2025 Ride For Equity elevates the mission to a national scale, fostering action and
dialogue from Black Wall Street to Wall Street. 

Community Events and “Speak For Yourself” Forums The journey will feature community conversations titled “Speak For Yourself” in key cities along the route. These forums have proven instrumental in fostering understanding and building bridges across diverse communities. St. Louis forum will be hosted by the Urban League of Metropolitan St. Louis, Inc and the Upsilon Omega Chapter of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, on Sunday, June 8th at 5pm. The discussion will take place at the Omega Center, 3900 Goodfellow Blvd, St. Louis, MO, 63120.

Join Us in St. Louis We invite local media, influencers, and community members to cover and participate in this historic ride.

Call to Action Black Leaders Detroit invites everyone to join this transformative journey by riding, volunteering, donating, or sharing the mission. More details about the 2025 Ride For Equity can be found at ride4equity.org. Together, let’s honor the legacy of Black Wall Street and ride for equity, justice, and economic empowerment.