Top 7 Black History Month Shirts to Wear in 2021
Black History Month is an annual celebration to remember the achievements of African Americans, past and present. The celebration started as Negro History Week in 1926 and was later expanded to a monthly celebration in 1979.
Today, black history month is celebrated in schools, and at work. Most people use this time to recognize the good and bad of black history. This includes black culture, pride, achievements, legacy, suffering, slavery, freedom, and more.
If you are like us and want to celebrate black history all day every day with an awesome black history t shirts, we’ve got you covered. To help recognize and celebrate black history, here are 20 shirts ideas to wear for black history month.
1) Legends Be Like: I’m Ready, We Out, Nah, Try Me, I Have A Dream, Yes We Can, Yes We Can, Again, I’m Speaking.
This Black history t shirt speaks volumes of African Americans that have had an impact on Black history. It breaks down, in chronological order, pivotal achievements by African American men and women in history. It shows humorous and clever way to tell and summarize black history in few short words. Here are the meanings of the phrases and details of the events that coined such phrases:
1831 I’m Ready Nat Turner Meaning: Nat Turner was an African-American enslaved minister who led the four-day rebellion of enslaved and in an attempt to free black people in Southampton County, Virginia in 1831. The term I’m Ready is fitting for Nat Turner because the white Southerners thought that slaves were actually happy with their lives or too docile to undertake a violent rebellion. Nat Turner showed them that they were ready and prepared to change their living conditions.
1849 We Out Harriet Tubman Meaning: What does we out mean and what does it have to do with Harriet Tubman? We Out means that you and your friends are leaving. It is a phrase use typically in a social function to signal that you are ready and about to leave. In 1849 Harriet Tubman escaped from her Maryland plantation to Pennsylvania with the help of the Underground Railroad. Following her successful escape, she made 19 trips into the south and helped free over 300 slaves. The phrase We Out fits Harriet Tubman she did everything she could to free herself and others from unfavourable human conditions.
1955 Rosa Parks Nah Meaning: When someone says nah, it means no. Typically this phrase is used to respond to a question you do not agree to. Why Nah for Rosa Parks? In 1955, Rosa Parks refused to give up her seat to a white passenger on a segregated bus in Montgomery, Alabama. Basically, she was told to go to the back of the bus and her response was basically, “Nah”. Her actions initiated the Montgomery Bus Boycott and its success led to the ending of racial segregation of public facilities.
1963 Try Me Malcolm X Meaning: Malcolm X was an African American leader in the civil rights movement, minister and supporter of Black nationalism. In 1963, Malcolm X gave a speech at the University of California, Berkeley, and declared that racial separatism as the best approach to the problems facing black America. He urged his fellow Black Americans to protect themselves against white aggression “by any means necessary”. Try Me is a fitting phrase for Malcolm X because he never backed down from fighting for civil rights.
1963 I have a dream — Martin Luther King Jr.: Martin Luther King Jr. gave a speech in 1963 called “I have a dream”. In this speech, Martin Luther King Jr. outlined a time in America in which African Americans would be freed from all oppression in America.
2008 Yes We Can — Barack Obama: “Yes We Can” was the slogan used for Obama’s presidential campaign in 2008. In 2008, Barack Obama became the first black president of the United States of America.
2012 Yes We Can, Again — Barack Obama: Following his 4 year presidency, Obama was re-elected for another 4 year term in 2012, making him the first Black president of the United States of America to be president for two consecutive terms.
2020 I’m Speaking Kamala Harris Meaning: Kamala Harris’ “I’m speaking” phrase came from the 2020 Vice Presidential debate with Mike Pence. During the debate, Kamala Harris was asked a question. As she was answering the question, Mike Pence interrupted Kamala Harris. At that point, Kamala Harris responded to Mike Pence and said “Mr Vice President, I’m speaking”.
2) Black History, Period Shirt
As mentioned in the intro, Black History Month is celebrated on the month of February every year. Even though it is the only celebration recognized in an entire month, many feel it shouldn’t be limited only to month. Many feel that the achievements that many African Americans during Black History Month, are forgotten after the month is over. This Black History, Period shirt bring awareness to the fact that we should Black History no matter the day, month or year. Black people have contributed more than 600 years of culture, achievements, and truimph to America. This in itself should is a part of American history and should be recognized, period!
3) Black History is American History Shirt
This shirt recognizes that Black History is American History. For some, the celebration of Black History Month has created the misconception that Black History is separate from American History. Others believe Black History should only be celebrated in February while other moments in American history are taught in schools year round. This Black History is American History shirt recognizes that Black History as American history.
4) Black History Did Not Start with Slavery Shirt
Black history did not start with slavery shirt is perfect for helping people understand where African Americans came from. Contrary to popular belief, Black History did not start in America. It started in the beginning of civilization where Black people ruled as Kings and Queens in extraordinary empires. Use this shirt to celebrate black culture, pride and heritage.
5) I Can’t Keep Calm Until Black Lives Matter Shirt
This shirt is a reminder that Black Lives Matter and until that is recognized by everyone, I cannot keep calm. Black Lives Matter!
6) Home African Shirt
Home African Shirt is a the ideal shirt to rep the motherland. This shirt shows a picture of Africa in tribal colors and patterns.
7) Rooting for Everybody Black Shirt
When Issa Rae stepped on the Emmys Red carpet in 2017, no one knew she would make history! When the interviewer asked “…who are you rooting for tonight?”
Issa Rae gave the legendary answer of saying “I am rooting for everybody black”
This is was a very iconic moment because the Emmys and award shows alike have been known for black balling and overlook black talents and this was an unapologetic way of cheering on black talents!
You too can do the same with this shirt! “Rooting for Everybody Black — Issa Rae”
Originally published at https://www.myblackclothing.com on January 31, 2021.
