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Stolen Labor

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Between 1792 and 1800, enslaved African Americans quarried the stone, made the bricks, and constructed the White House—the most iconic symbol of American executive power. Yet their names are largely forgotten, their contributions uncredited, and their descendants received nothing.

This design features a stark silhouette of a Black laborer laying bricks in the foreground, with the White House looming large in the background. The quote "We laid the bricks. They claimed the house." is a simple, undeniable truth that challenges the sanitized version of American history.

Wear this as a history lesson, a conversation starter, and a demand for recognition. This is not just a t-shirt—it's a testimony.

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Cimarron honors the legacy of those who chose liberation over bondage—people who escaped, resisted, and built new worlds rooted in ancestral memory. Our name is a tribute to freedom seekers and the spirit of self-determination that guides our work.

Our garments are not just clothing—they are wearable altars. Every piece carries symbolism drawn from African and Afro-Indigenous traditions, intentionally designed to awaken memory, honor lineage, and protect the spirit. We center community, empowerment, and ancestral storytelling in everything we create.

Yes. All Cimarron garments are created for all genders and all journeys. Liberation has no boundaries—and neither does our clothing.

Each design emerges from the duality of movement and stillness, resistance and rest. We draw inspiration from traditional symbols, liberation stories, ancestral ceremonies, and the lived experiences of Afro-diasporic communities across the world.