Canadian Black Excellence T-Shirt | Celebrating Black History
Canadian Black Excellence T-Shirt | Celebrating Black History
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A Powerful. classic, reimagined.
The Canadian Black Excellence t-shirt is a reimagined edition of one of our best-selling designs. It celebrates the impact, creativity, and leadership of Black Canadians whose stories continue to shape this country.
This updated version honours excellence across sport, art, activism, faith, and innovation, reminding us that Black history in Canada is living, evolving, and deeply rooted in community.
The original Canadian Black Excellence design remains available, offering two ways to engage with a message that continues to resonate.
Featuring a subtle front message and a bold back statement, this shirt invites learning and reflection while remaining easy to wear. It is designed for everyone, whether you are honouring your own heritage or choosing to stand in solidarity, curiosity, and respect.
Created in recognition of Black History Month and African Heritage Month, this piece is especially meaningful for schools, families, educators, and community spaces.
Designed and printed in Whitney Pier, each shirt is made to order with care.
Bundle note: Matching lapel pin available for $8 with any shirt.
Front
Celebrate Black History
Honouring their stories. Inspiring the future.
Back
Break barriers like O’Ree
Explore like Mathieu
Challenge like Viola
Innovate like McCoy
Motivate like Jean
Create like Mary Ann
Sing like Portia
Play like Jenkins
Canadian Black Excellence
This list highlights trailblazers whose work spans generations and disciplines, encouraging pride, learning, and possibility.
Details
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Unisex fit
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Soft, comfortable everyday wear
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Pocket-size front print
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Full back statement print
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High-quality DTF printing
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Designed & printed in Whitney Pier
Turnaround Time
This item is printed to order.
Please allow 3 to 5 business days for production.
Shipping and local pickup options are available at checkout.
Printing to order helps reduce waste and ensures each piece is made with intention.
Care Instructions
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Wash inside out in cold water
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Hang to dry or tumble dry low
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Do not iron directly on the design
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Avoid bleach
Who is this shirt for?
Who is this shirt for?
This shirt is for everyone. It is worn by people who identify as Black, as well as allies, educators, families, and community members who believe Black history in Canada deserves recognition, respect, and celebration.
Why focus on Canadian Black excellence?
Why focus on Canadian Black excellence?
Black history in Canada is often overlooked or underrepresented. This design centres Canadian stories to highlight the depth, diversity, and impact of Black Canadians across generations and reminds us that this history is part of Canada’s story.
What do the names and action words represent?
What do the names and action words represent?
Each name is paired with an action to show that excellence takes many forms, breaking barriers, exploring, challenging systems, innovating, motivating others, creating, performing, and leading. Together, they reflect the many ways people shape change and inspire future generations.
Is this shirt meant to be educational?
Is this shirt meant to be educational?
Yes. This design is often used as a conversation starter in schools, homes, and workplaces. It invites curiosity and learning without requiring prior knowledge, making it accessible for all ages.
Is this appropriate for schools and workplaces?
Is this appropriate for schools and workplaces?
Yes. This shirt was intentionally designed to be respectful, educational, and suitable for learning environments, community spaces, and professional settings.
Why is the design subtle on the front and bold on the back?
Why is the design subtle on the front and bold on the back?
The front offers a quiet, everyday message, while the back carries deeper storytelling. This balance allows the shirt to be worn comfortably in many settings while still holding powerful meaning.
Is this appropriate to wear if I am not Black?
Is this appropriate to wear if I am not Black?
Yes. Wearing this shirt as a non-Black person is a way to show respect, interest, and solidarity. It reflects a willingness to learn, acknowledge history, and support meaningful conversations.
Does purchasing this shirt support a Black-owned business?
Does purchasing this shirt support a Black-owned business?
Yes. Powerful.Creative is a Black-owned business rooted in community and storytelling.
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