Canadian Black Excellence T-Shirt | Original Design
Canadian Black Excellence T-Shirt | Original Design
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Pride, legacy, and recognition, worn with purpose.
The Canadian Black Excellence t-shirt is the original version of one of our most meaningful and best-loved designs. It is a tribute to the trailblazers, innovators, artists, leaders, and everyday change-makers who have shaped Canada’s history and continue to influence its future.
Featuring a bold Kente-inspired design, this shirt celebrates excellence rooted in culture, resilience, and community. It invites conversation, reflection, and learning, while honouring contributions that have too often gone unrecognized.
Created for African Heritage Month, Black History Month, and beyond, this piece is intentionally inclusive. It is for those who want to celebrate Black excellence, uplift Canadian stories, and wear their values with pride.
A reimagined edition of the Canadian Black Excellence design is also available, offering a new interpretation alongside this original piece.
Designed and printed in Whitney Pier, each shirt is made to order with care. Because honouring history deserves intention at every step.
Bundle note: Add the matching wooden lapel pin to any shirt order for $8.
Details
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Unisex fit
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Soft, everyday cotton
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High-quality Kente-inspired print
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Designed & printed in Whitney Pier, Nova Scotia
Turnaround Time
This item is printed to order.
Please allow 3–5 business days for production before shipping or pickup.
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.
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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