Red long-sleeve T-shirt by Da Link Went Wear

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This description refers to material held by Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture. Visual details below describe the original material.

A red long-sleeve crew neck T-shirt with ribbed cuffs designed by Da Link Went Wear. On the front chest is a large silk screened design of a bare-chested man wearing jeans and clenching his fists at his sides. He is looking up at clouds behind and above him. The word "PROVEN" is printed vertically at the right facing side of the image and the text "itGODfaot" is printed on the left facing side. Embroidered over the image across the man's waist in silver metallic thread is the word "Dalinkwent". Below the image printed in gray are the names "aaron lydell and nkrumakenyatta" and the following poem: "Tell me that you doubt me and I'll increase your belief. / Say horrible things about me; / I'll contradict with my life's bequeath. / Forbid me the Feast and I'll take your plate. / As you prepare to eat a meal I already ate.

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