Specializing in current trendy phrases on everything from t-shirts to coffee mugs, Tees in the Trap uses their apparel and accessories to highlight hip-hop, pop culture and everyday life from a woman’s perspective.

Creating t-shirts and home goods with the “woke” woman in mind, Hello Tee is a Black-owned and woman-operated business that has t-shirts on lock with what’s described on their site as “unapologetically true statements,” placed on every item from t-shirts to coffee mugs.

Are you a fan of the Solange & Erykah & Lauryn & Aaliyah t-shirt, too? After seeing this shirt everywhere on social media, I was drawn to their site specifically for the ‘Salute the Queens Tee,” but easily wanted so many others such as this one and this one. Owned by two sisters from Los Angeles, HERthreads intertwines their love for hip-hop music and spreading positivity amongst women through their ‘Queen Movement,’ which is all about empowering and uplifting each other.

This culturally conscious clothing line is all about providing fashionable clothing pieces that will enlighten and empower those who wear them. Free Breakfast Apparel aims to spark conversation discussing some of the less talked about aspects of American history all while creating goals that lead to job creation, charitable giving and community outreach.

HGC Apparel’s vision is simple - revive one of the dopest era’s of our time by bringing back the  popular 90s fashion- color blocking, baggy sweatshirts and bright and flashy colors - all while empowering one another with nostalgic Black pride statements that promotes unity and consciousness within our community.

Based out of Brooklyn, NY, Dope on Arrival NYC creates fashion inspired by founder B. (Imani) Johnson’s love of New York City, 90s culture, and social awareness. DOANYC ’s apparel evokes conversation with classic and relevant statements.

As if the plethora of dope and inspiring unisex tees aren’t enough, Melanin Apparel focuses on brining pride back to the Black community by encouraging all people of the African diaspora to  celebrate our cultural differences while highlighting the beauty and power of melanin.

Created by Andrè Singleton and Justin Fulton, The Very Black Project designed this simple shirt to inspire individuals to unapologetically practice self-love and celebrate blackness as well as encouraging individuals to be themselves.

Power in Black prides itself in being a movement created to help our community recognize that if we work together, there is Power in Black.

Founded in 2010, Philadelphia Printworks offers thought-provoking apparel that highlights social justice and activism. Check out another one of my favorites from from Philadelphia Printworks here!