Have a Seat - Greensboro Sit-Ins Civil Rights Hoodie

This hoodie is a tribute to those who chose courage in the face of routine injustice. The image captures three Black men at a lunch counter. In an oppressive environment even the most basic things become a revolutionary act. Framed like a piece in a museum, this reminds us that history is made by actual families and neighbors, not just larger than life hero figures. Remember that every right we have was once fought for in moments just like this.

One of the men pictured is my father, Mark Anthony Martin Jr. a reminder that the real heroes in our story aren’t always the ones in the spotlight. Sometimes, they’re just family willing to sit down where others told them they couldn’t.