From the author of We Wear the Mask and Sympathy, this design honors Paul Laurence Dunbar, the poetic voice who captured the soul of Black America long before the Harlem Renaissance bloomed.
Layered text from “I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings” frames Dunbar’s image, re-imagined in radiant color.
Front: MADE IN BLACK AMERICA
Sleeve: STILL I SING.
Back: Dunbar portrait with excerpt from Sympathy.
Each piece reminds us that art is resistance, and voice is freedom.
Wear it when you want your wardrobe to speak with clarity: casual enough for everyday comfort, yet styled to be noticed in a crowd. The heavier, vintage-feel cotton and clean ribbed collar keep the shirt grounded and wearable through seasons. It’s the kind of long-sleeve you reach for when you want to represent identity, history, and creativity all at once.
Product features
- Thicker, vintage-feel cotton (medium weight 6.0 oz/yd²)
- Tubular knit without side seams for reduced waste and clean drape
- Ribbed knit collar and shoulder tape for shape retention and stability
- Prints use DTG/DTF methods; sewn-in label; meets EU REACH
- Classic fit with runs-smaller sizing note; fiber blends vary by color
Care instructions
- Non-chlorine: bleach as needed
- Do not dryclean
- Machine wash: cold (max 30C or 90F)
- Tumble dry: medium heat
- Do not iron
Artwork inspired by archival photography of Paul Laurence Dunbar. Design © 2025 Culture Socks.
From the author of We Wear the Mask and Sympathy, this design honors Paul Laurence Dunbar, the poetic voice who captured the soul of Black America long before the Harlem Renaissance bloomed.
Layered text from “I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings” frames Dunbar’s image, re-imagined in radiant color.
Front: MADE IN BLACK AMERICA
Sleeve: STILL I SING.
Back: Dunbar portrait with excerpt from Sympathy.
Each piece reminds us that art is resistance, and voice is freedom.
Wear it when you want your wardrobe to speak with clarity: casual enough for everyday comfort, yet styled to be noticed in a crowd. The heavier, vintage-feel cotton and clean ribbed collar keep the shirt grounded and wearable through seasons. It’s the kind of long-sleeve you reach for when you want to represent identity, history, and creativity all at once.
Product features
- Thicker, vintage-feel cotton (medium weight 6.0 oz/yd²)
- Tubular knit without side seams for reduced waste and clean drape
- Ribbed knit collar and shoulder tape for shape retention and stability
- Prints use DTG/DTF methods; sewn-in label; meets EU REACH
- Classic fit with runs-smaller sizing note; fiber blends vary by color
Care instructions
- Non-chlorine: bleach as needed
- Do not dryclean
- Machine wash: cold (max 30C or 90F)
- Tumble dry: medium heat
- Do not iron
Artwork inspired by archival photography of Paul Laurence Dunbar. Design © 2025 Culture Socks.
