We created this item as a means to raise awareness around supporting life affirming images BIPOC Folks and Black Women in particular. The slogan or motto #WageLove originated with our Martyred Comrade Mama Charity Hicks who in her role as the Policy Director for East Michigan Environmental Action Council was murdered en route to her meeting with the United Nations to blow the whistle on the Flint and Detroit Water scandals and have them officially declared a Human Rights violation, and who, despite the upheaval of various forms of opposition she faced personally living as a Black Woman, insisted that the solution to combat oppression is to #WageLove on our communities with purposeful conviction and intentional effort.

The design of the shirt is an adaptation and ode to the work of graphic artist Emek from his iconic cover art featuring an abstract portrayal of Erykah Badu, reflecting on various topics, including music, religion, governments, and economics to depict American culture and modern society.

This t-shirt is a Celebration of #WomenInHipHop

Proceeds from the purchase of this shirt go towards sustaining our organization.

Designed by world renowned Ecuadorian, New York City artist Maria” TOOFLY” Castillo, recognized for her hard and fluid style and signature “Love Warrior” character. One of the few women in the art world to step into a male dominated graffiti scene in the early 90′s and help pave the way for others. She is also a designer, and social entrepreneur.

Established in 2012, Stitching up Detroit started as a youth-run screen-print and design collective based out of Grace in Action Collectives in Southwest Detroit. They specialize in high quality graphic design, textile screen-printing, poster printing, and vinyl.

This design was created in collaboration with their lead design team.

Our mission of We Found Hip Hop is to empower women through providing education, professional development, multidisciplinary arts and performance opportunities,  producing events, building leadership, and influencing the perceptions and roles of women in Hip Hop for current and future generations.