Protect Black Futures

The second apparel release from KHIRY studio features an original illustration by KHIRY Creative Director Jameel Mohamed of the “Protect Black Futures” ring, a sculptural four fingered ring inspired by community based technologies of protection.  The silhouetted spikes form a network of protection for the black egg-shaped orbs, symbols of Black potential. The design explores Mohammed's own memories and experiences of safety within communities largely led by Black women. The piece investigates the ways this impulse of protection is regularly pathologized by and met with violence from the broader society, yet still plays a crucial role in the growth and development of Black possibilities. Moreover the text implores us to still engage in this work, regardless of how it may look to others. 

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Protect Black Futures Hoodie — Black
Protect Black Futures Hoodie — Black
Protect Black Futures Hoodie — Black
Protect Black Futures Hoodie — Black
Protect Black Futures Hoodie — Black
Protect Black Futures Hoodie — Black

Protect Black Futures Hoodie — Black

$115
Protect Black Futures Tee — White
Protect Black Futures Tee — White
Protect Black Futures Tee — White
Protect Black Futures Tee — White
Protect Black Futures Tee — White
Protect Black Futures Tee — White

Protect Black Futures Tee — White

$55
Protect Black Futures Hoodie — Golden Rod
Protect Black Futures Hoodie — Golden Rod
Protect Black Futures Hoodie — Golden Rod
Protect Black Futures Hoodie — Golden Rod
Protect Black Futures Hoodie — Golden Rod
Protect Black Futures Hoodie — Golden Rod

Protect Black Futures Hoodie — Golden Rod

$115
Protect Black Futures Hoodie — Bone
Protect Black Futures Hoodie — Bone
Protect Black Futures Hoodie — Bone
Protect Black Futures Hoodie — Bone
Protect Black Futures Hoodie — Bone
Protect Black Futures Hoodie — Bone

Protect Black Futures Hoodie — Bone

$115
Protect Black Futures Tee — Black
Protect Black Futures Tee — Black
Protect Black Futures Tee — Black
Protect Black Futures Tee — Black

Protect Black Futures Tee — Black

$55
Protect Black Futures Tee — Mustard Seed
Protect Black Futures Tee — Mustard Seed
Protect Black Futures Tee — Mustard Seed
Protect Black Futures Tee — Mustard Seed
Protect Black Futures Tee — Mustard Seed
Protect Black Futures Tee — Mustard Seed

Protect Black Futures Tee — Mustard Seed

$55