1896 - Plessy v. Ferguson T-Shirt

1896 - Plessy v. Ferguson T-Shirt Separate but Equal: The Doctrine that Divided a Nation.

This 1896 - Plessy v. Ferguson t-shirt takes a stand against one of history’s most damaging doctrines: “Separate but Equal.” The front features “1896” in bold blue and black letters crossed out with a red "NO" circle, symbolizing the rejection of this unjust ruling. A succinct summary outlines the Plessy v. Ferguson case, which upheld racial segregation, and its ultimate overturning by the 1954 Brown v. Board of Education decision.

The back of 1896 - Plessy v. Ferguson t-shirt offers an in-depth narrative, headlined by “Plessy v. Ferguson,” alongside a poignant newspaper image of a Black man standing beneath a "Colored Waiting Room" sign at a Durham, NC bus station in 1940. The design incorporates excerpts from Justice Henry Billings Brown’s majority opinion, Justice John Harlan’s powerful dissent, and the actions of the Citizens Committee. It concludes with the triumph of the 1954 ruling that ended segregation in schools. This t-shirt is a powerful conversation starter and a reminder of the courage and perseverance of those who fought for equality.

A reliable choice for comfort, softness and durability.

• Shirt Color: Oatmeal Heather
• 5.5-ounce, 50/50 cotton/poly
• Made with up to 5% recycled polyester from plastic bottles
• 1x1 rib knit collar
• Shoulder to shoulder back neck tape