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Stokely Carmichael
Stokely Carmichael
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Stokely Carmichael, later known as Kwame Ture, was a prominent figure in the American civil rights movement and an influential advocate for black power. Born on June 29, 1941, in Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago, he moved to the United States at age 11. Carmichael's activism began during his time at Howard University, where he became involved in the Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee (SNCC). He quickly rose to prominence within the organization, participating in Freedom Rides and registering African American voters in the South. In 1966, Carmichael became SNCC's chairman and began to push the organization towards a more radical stance, coining the term "black power" to emphasize racial pride, economic empowerment, and the creation of political and social institutions for black people.
Under Carmichael's leadership, the concept of black power gained national attention and sparked a new phase in the civil rights movement. Moving away from the nonviolent integrationist approach championed by Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., Carmichael argued for self-defense and black autonomy. His call for black power resonated with many African Americans who were frustrated with the slow pace of progress and ongoing racial oppression. Carmichael's advocacy extended beyond the United States, as he sought to build alliances with liberation movements in Africa and the Caribbean. His travels and connections with leaders like Kwame Nkrumah of Ghana and Sekou Toure of Guinea influenced his global perspective on the struggle for black liberation.
Carmichael's impact on the civil rights movement and the broader black liberation struggle was profound and lasting. His shift towards a more militant stance helped to inspire the formation of groups like the Black Panther Party and influenced the rhetoric and strategies of activists worldwide. Carmichael continued his activism after moving to Guinea in 1969, where he adopted the name Kwame Ture and worked towards pan-African unity until his death on November 15, 1998. His legacy is remembered for challenging the status quo and advocating for a vision of black empowerment and self-determination that continues to inspire movements for racial justice and equality today.
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Material
Material
A t-shirt with a print just hits different. Keep your look bold yet chill with this men’s crew neck t-shirt. It’s so smooth, stretchy, and comfortable you’ll want to wear it all the time.
• 95% polyester, 5% elastane (fabric composition may vary by 1%)
• Premium knit mid-weight jersey
• Four-way stretch fabric that stretches and recovers on the cross and lengthwise grains
• Regular fit
• Blank product components in the US and Mexico sourced from the US
• Blank product components in the EU sourced from Lithuania
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, so thank you for making thoughtful purchasing decisions!
• Traceability:
- Knitting—Lithuania
- Dyeing—Poland
- Manufacturing—Latvia
• Contains 0% recycled polyester
• Contains 0% dangerous substances
• This item releases plastic microfibers into the environment during washing
Shipping & Returns
Shipping & Returns
We are a family-owned small business start up. Please respect our decision to not offer refunds at this time.
Dimensions
Dimensions
Size guide
CHEST (inches)
XS 31 ⅛
S 34 ¼
M 37 ⅜
L 42 ⅛
XL 46 ⅞
2XL 51 ⅝
CHEST (cm)
XS 79
S 87
M 95
L 107
XL 119
2XL 131
Care Instructions
Care Instructions
Wash cold. Tumble on low.
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