‘Race is the Child of’ — Ta-Nehisi Coates Quote Tee | RQuéV Typographic Statement Tee — Classic Tee

“Race is the child of racism, not the father.” Ta-Nehisi Coates wrote this to his son in his 2015 book Between the World and Me, reversing the usual order: racism came first, and race was invented to justify it. He shows the category as something built by people — and what people build, people can dismantle.

**Bella+Canvas 3001 — Classic Tee (White, Crisp finish).** 100% Airlume combed & ring-spun cotton, 4.2 oz, 32 singles — smooth, tight-knit, holds crisp type. Unisex retail fit, crew neck, side-seamed, pre-shrunk. Care: machine wash cold inside-out with like colors, no fabric softener, tumble dry low or hang dry, cool iron inside-out (never iron the print).

**Bella+Canvas 3001 — Classic Tee (Black, Color finish).** 100% Airlume combed & ring-spun cotton, 4.2 oz, 32 singles. Unisex retail fit, crew neck, side-seamed, pre-shrunk. Care: machine wash cold inside-out with like colors, no fabric softener, tumble dry low or hang dry, cool iron inside-out (never iron the print).