Abstract
- AWAKE NY’s “Defend Folks” T-shirt unites 16 manufacturers in assist of immigrant communities, with all proceeds going to Secure Passage Mission
- The piece options daring graphics together with the Brooklyn Bridge and the message “Defend the Folks, Not the Borders”
- Accessible for pre-order completely on-line beginning July 7 at 12 PM EST for a restricted 72-hour window
AWAKE NY has simply launched a “Defend Folks” T-shirt in collaboration with Union LA, Concern of God, Ghetto Gastro, Patta, Brigade, Badfriend, Denim Tears, Primer Rebelde de América, Youngsters of Immigrants, Limitations, Scarr’s Pizza, Born x Raised, ICE Studios, Chadie, and GHE20G0TH1K.
The plain white T-shirt includes a daring, graffiti-style graphic of the Brooklyn Bridge throughout the entrance, paired with the message “Defend the Folks, Not the Borders” in hanging spray-painted lettering. The again lists all collaborating manufacturers in solidarity with the trigger.
In a press launch, the model describes the T-shirt as greater than only a garment however quite a collective assertion — advocating for the dignity, rights, and security of each newly arrived and long-standing immigrant communities in New York. Consistent with its mission, 100% of proceeds will profit the Secure Passage Mission, a nonprofit that gives free authorized illustration to immigrant youth navigating deportation proceedings.
Though latest ICE raids have been concentrated within the Los Angeles space, AWAKE NY additional emphasizes that concern and instability are day by day realities for a lot of immigrant households throughout the nation. With this launch, the model and its companions goal to highlight the vulnerability of those communities whereas honoring their important position in shaping the cultural and financial material of town.
The Defend Folks T-shirt shall be obtainable for pre-order completely on their web site for 72 hours solely, starting July seventh at 12 PM EST.
