Stolen Labor
Stolen Labor
Description
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 apparel—it's a testimony.
Care
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Design
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Hoodies run S to 2XL. Tees run XS to 5XL. See our Size Guide for details.