Racial Equality Tee

"Rights Fought For – Not Given" Racial Equality Tee

📜 Honor the Fight for Racial Equality. Wear the Legacy.

This powerful, statement-making tee is a tribute to the landmark Supreme Court cases that shaped the fight for racial justice and equality in the United States. As part of the Wearable History Collection, this shirt is designed to educate, inspire, and spark conversations, reminding us that rights are not given—they are fought for.

Featured Landmark Cases:

✔ 1857 – Dred Scott v. Sandford: Denied citizenship to African Americans, reinforcing slavery.
✔ 1896 – Plessy v. Ferguson: Upheld racial segregation under the "separate but equal" doctrine.
✔ 1948 – Shelley v. Kraemer: Struck down racial property covenants in housing.
✔ 1954 – Brown v. Board of Education: Declared racial segregation in schools unconstitutional.
✔ 1955 – Brown v. Board of Education II: Ordered desegregation with "all deliberate speed."
✔ 1962 – Bailey v. Patterson: Prohibited racial segregation in public transportation.
✔ 1967 – Loving v. Virginia: Struck down laws banning interracial marriage.
✔ 1968 – Jones v. Mayer Co.: Prohibited housing discrimination based on race.
✔ 1971 – Griggs v. Duke Power Co.: Outlawed employment practices that disproportionately harmed minorities.
✔ 1974 – Lau v. Nichols: Required schools to accommodate non-English-speaking students.
✔ 1977 – Village of Arlington Heights v. Metro Housing Dev. Corp.: Challenged racial discrimination in zoning laws.
✔ 1978 – Regents of the Univ. of California v. Bakke: Allowed race as a factor in college admissions but banned quotas.
✔ 1986 – Batson v. Kentucky: Ruled that racial discrimination in jury selection is unconstitutional.
✔ 2003 – Grutter v. Bollinger: Upheld affirmative action in university admissions.
✔ TODAY – The Fight Continues: A reminder that the struggle for racial justice is ongoing.

The Fight Lives On

This tee is more than just clothing—it's a statement, a lesson, and a movement. Featuring a scannable QR code, wearers can access more information on these cases and the ongoing fight for racial justice.

Premium Shirt Details:

✔ 4.5-ounce tri-blend fabric (50% poly / 37% cotton / 13% rayon)
✔ Soft, lightweight, and breathable for all-day comfort
✔ 1x1 rib knit neck & shoulder-to-shoulder taping for durability
✔ Unisex fit – perfect for activists, educators, and history advocates

📢 Wear history. Speak truth. Keep the fight alive.

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