Description
A newspaper front page. Freedom’s Journal, New York, March 16, 1827, was the first Black-owned newspaper in the United States, and its first issue opened with a line that still lands: “We wish to plead our own cause. Too long have others spoken for us.” That line is the headline here, with the dateline, the masthead between the rules, and three narrow columns carrying the real words of that 1827 opening editorial, period spelling and all. The back carries the next line: too long have others spoken for us.
Nobody handed them a platform. They built one, set the type, and said their own piece. That is the whole spirit of The Black Champions.
Black colorway, cream and red ink. Fit: Oversized, drop shoulder, front pouch pocket · 56.44% cotton, 43.56% polyester · 430 gsm (12.7 oz) heavyweight · Unisex S–2XL. Front and back prints.
Part of The Black Champions line. It sits next to the TheSisters Hoodie, the Black Champions Raglan and the TBC Dad Hat. For more words with history behind them, see WYRD and The Entry. See all hoodies and the latest new arrivals.
Machine wash cold, gentle cycle. Do not bleach. Tumble dry low. Do not iron the print.
Made to order: printed in 2-5 business days, then ships in 2-5 business days. Free US shipping on orders $75+, $5.99 flat under.
Built it on a bad day.
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