The Talented Tenth Long Sleeve Shirt
The phrase "talented tenth" originated in 1896 among Northern white liberals, specifically the American Baptist Home Mission Society, a Christian missionary society strongly supported by John D. Rockefeller. They had the goal of establishing black colleges in the South to train black teachers and elites.
W.E.B Du Bois used the term "the talented tenth" to describe the likelihood of one in ten black men becoming leaders of their race in the world, through methods such as continuing their education, writing books, or becoming directly involved in social change. He strongly believed that blacks needed a classical education to be able to reach their full potential, rather than the industrial education promoted by the Atlanta compromise, endorsed by Booker T. Washington and some white philanthropists. He saw classical education as the basis for what, in the 20th century, would be known as public intellectuals. The soft cotton fabric and relaxed fit of this shirt will allow to wear the shirt on its own, or layer it with your favorite jacket. Plus, it has the added bonus of a Champion “C” logo on the left sleeve.
• 100% cotton
• Taped crew neck
• Double needle stitched bottom hem
• Ribbed knit cuffs
• Champion "C” logo on the left sleeve
W.E.B Du Bois used the term "the talented tenth" to describe the likelihood of one in ten black men becoming leaders of their race in the world, through methods such as continuing their education, writing books, or becoming directly involved in social change. He strongly believed that blacks needed a classical education to be able to reach their full potential, rather than the industrial education promoted by the Atlanta compromise, endorsed by Booker T. Washington and some white philanthropists. He saw classical education as the basis for what, in the 20th century, would be known as public intellectuals. The soft cotton fabric and relaxed fit of this shirt will allow to wear the shirt on its own, or layer it with your favorite jacket. Plus, it has the added bonus of a Champion “C” logo on the left sleeve.
• 100% cotton
• Taped crew neck
• Double needle stitched bottom hem
• Ribbed knit cuffs
• Champion "C” logo on the left sleeve
Size guide
| S | M | L | XL | 2XL | |
| Shirt Length (inches) | 28 | 29 | 30 | 31 | 33 |
| Shirt Width (inches) | 18 | 20 | 22 | 24 | 26 |
| Across Shoulders (inches) | 17 1/4 | 19 1/4 | 21 1/4 | 23 1/4 | 25 1/4 |
| Sleeve Length (From Center Back) (inches) | 34 1/2 | 35 1/2 | 37 | 38 | 40 |