Black people have been mainly expelled from the US agricultural landscape. In 1920, 949,889 Black farmers worked on 41.4 million acres of land, comprising a seventh of all farm owners. Today, only about 49,000 of them remain, making up just 1.4 percent of the nation’s farm owners, and tending a scant 4.7 million acres—a nearly 90 percent loss.

The Black farmers who have managed to hold on to their farms eke out a living today. They earn less than $40,000 annually, compared to over $190,000 by white farmers, which is likely due to their average acreage being about one-quarter that of white farmers.

This didn’t happen by accident. Since Emancipation, Black farmers have had to fight for a share of this country’s fertile ground, due to a history of racist policies and land theft. They are still fighting for what they own.

It is that simple. Pay Black Farmers. The shirt echos one of the most central tenants of our work… to protect, honor, and PAY Black Farmers.

If you’re looking for a thick, structured tee that’s also super soft and breathable—look no further! The unisex garment-dyed heavyweight t-shirt ticks all the boxes and is made of 100% ring-spun cotton. The regular t-shirt style will complement most looks and fit you perfectly.

• 100% ring-spun cotton

• Fabric weight: 6.1 oz/yd² (206.8 g/m²)

• Garment-dyed

• Relaxed fit

• 7/8″ double-needle topstitched collar

• Twill-taped neck and shoulders for extra durability

• Double-needle armhole, sleeve, and bottom hems

• Blank product sourced from Honduras

This product is made especially for you as soon as you place an order, which is why it takes us a bit longer to deliver it to you. Making products on demand instead of in bulk helps reduce overproduction. Thank you for making thoughtful purchasing decisions!

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