In 1492 the Taino prophecy of pale men walking on waters became true. Columbus arrived, well crashed the Santa Maria into the shores of Ayiti (modern day Dominican Republic and Haiti).
A few months later the first genocide of modern times began.
Arawak Tainos took on the brunt of discovery. We were diplomatic. We were gracious. We tried. But it soon became obvious that our guests were savages. For years we were enslaved, raped, mutilated and killed. So we tried to starve them… we revolted. We buffered north and South America. Our bodies teaching Europeans that slavery was more economically desirable. With Ojala Threads' Tainos Do It Better Tshirt you scream I'm still here! and recognize how unbelievable that is...
This t-shirt is soft and lightweight, with the right amount of stretch. It's comfortable and flattering for all.
This product is made especially for you as soon as you place an order, which is why it takes us a bit longer to deliver it to you. Making products on demand instead of in bulk helps reduce overproduction, so thank you for making thoughtful purchasing decisions!