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Kendrick vs. Drake

We survived a historic and entertaining event for the culture. This is definitely be in the hip hop history books!
We had to make these shirts to commemorate the event!

How You Gonna Win?

Today’s dress up theme at work: Wear something that inspires you, such as a shirt with an inspirational quote, person, or hero. This is what I made to go with my shoes.

Who else loves this iconic quote from Lauryn Hill?

It’s National Patch Day

One of our biggest sellers on our Etsy stores are our patches. We offer custom colors on almost all patches.

Our newest venture is embroidering onto clothing. We have already ventured into t-shirts, sweatshirts and joggers. We are looking forward to expanding our offerings and even offering custom services. Check out our social media sites below.

They Not Like Us

Pop out and show em’!

We enjoyed the lyrical battle between Kendrick Lamar and Drake. We may be a little biased because K. Dot has been a favorite of ours more than Drake. This song “Not Like Us” has the people going crazy! This is one for the hip hop history books.
How did you enjoy the battle?

Check out these shirts on our website!

https://www.universalsankofa.com/product/they-not-like-us

If You Are Reading This…Drake Lost!

What a time to be alive and witness the lyrical battle between K. Dot and Drake. Who do y’all think won the battle?

You can find these stickers on our Etsy store!

https://universalsankofa.etsy.com/listing/1722228084/rap-battle-sticker-kendrick-lamar-vs

Life’s Better on Saturn

SZA tribute

We’ve been fans of SZA since her “Z” album back in 2014. These patches were created for a love of her song called “Saturn”.

http://www.universalsankofa.com/product/life-s-better-on-saturn-patch

Houston Screwston Love

This post is dedicated to the patches that we have created to celebrate Houston, Texas.

We weren’t born and raised in Houston, Tx, but Houston has shown us mad love since we have lived here. Sankofa is from New Orleans, Louisiana and Stacey is from San Antonio, Texas. Stacey moved to the Houston area in 2004 and Sankofa moved here in 2006. Sankofa & Stacey met in 2007, married in 2008 and have built a life and business of love. Although they decided to buy a home in Rosenberg, they are always finding reasons to be in the city limits of Houston.

Check out the patches below and some popular Houston locations. Our patches can be purchased on our Etsy website: www.etsy.com/shop/UniversalSankofa

Houston Texas Patch

713 Patch

Houston Patch

832 Patch

Double Cup Lean Patch

Houston Patch

Astros Patch

TinBridge Productions

One Saturday morning, early 2019, I (Stacey) was down on myself because I wasn’t feeling well and I had a lot of business work planned. I decided that I was going to lay on the couch a little while, decompress, watch something on the t.v. for a while, and hopefully I would feel a little better to begin work later in the morning. As I was scrolling through YouTube, I found something that looked interesting. I watched one episode and before I knew it, I had binged the whole series of “Nine Months After” by TinBridge Productions. I found them on Instagram, started following them and fell in love with their dedication and love of marriage and family.

We were super honored when they reached out to ask if we would be interested in sending them some of our apparel to be used in their next project called “Project 8”. Well, Project 8 is here! We want you all to support this beautiful black owned production company by following their social media and purchasing their latest release. Read more below about this company and what they have to offer.

About TinBridge Productions

Owners: David and Bridget Tinsley
Year started: 2017
Home base: Detroit, MI
University alum: University of Michigan (Ann Arbor)

Tell us about your previous projects and where they can be found!

My previous projects all highlight various aspects of the Black experience. They are available for free via the following link: https://linktr.ee/tinbridgeproductions

Tell us about your new project!

This is the story of two best friends in their 20s who have known each other since 1^st grade. One is on a quest to walk in his purpose while the other is finding it difficult to accept her truth. How will they help each other figure it out? Project 8 drops gems on the pursuit of becoming financially free and deals with the difficulties of breaking free from corporate life. Filmed in the city of Detroit in 2019. This is the Director’s (David Tinsley) first project shot in his native city since returning home from Southern California in 2018.

What is your “why”?

To exemplify positive, yet realistic images of Black people. We want to represent the hardworking, everyday underdog who rarely gets accounted for in the media. We aim to tell those stories with truth and integrity.

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tinbridgefilms/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheMarriageTour

Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/user/TheMarriageTour/featured

Linktree: https://linktr.ee/tinbridgeproductions

ROHO WEAR

We met the owner of this business while vending at the BLCK Market in Houston, Texas. We were impressed with the quality of his presentation, packaging and timeless and classic pieces of jewelry. Keep reading to learn more about ROHO WEAR and Nino, the owner of this black owned business.

Owner: Nino

Year started: 2018

Home base: Houston, Tx

University Alum: LSU

Let everyone know what your business offers.

We offer Contemporary African inspired accessories

Explain the meaning behind the name “Roho Wear”.

ROHO, directly translated from Swahili, means Spirit. In addition, different iterations of the word Roho also translate to spirit/soul in several other African languages. As children of African, we carry the spirit of Africa everywhere we go and in all that we do.

What is your “why”?

ROHO WEAR was started as a brand that encourages Africa’s cultural ambassadors in this diaspora to represent their heritage in a simple, yet bold manner. We aim to make it as easy as possible to spread African culture to the world while representing our roots #REPROOTS.

UNIVERSAL SANKOFA x ROHO WEAR

Stacey is the owner of these dope Africa stud earrings from ROHO WEAR. They are so bold, simple and elegant.

The images above show ROHO WEAR’s earrings and jewelry box. The pyramids are Shungite and Orgone Pyramids made by Sankofa of Universal Sankofa.

We hope you take the time to visit the social media and website of ROHO WEAR and purchase a piece so that you can Rep your Roots and carry the spirit of Africa with you.

Website: https://rohowear.com/

IG: https://www.instagram.com/rohowear/

FB: https://www.facebook.com/rohowear/

BLCK Market LLC

We have been vending at this dope Houston market for two years now! Over these two years, we have seen beautiful collaboration and growth in this market. The BLCK Market is not just a market, there is usually some type of interactive piece going on from panel sessions, performances, painting sessions, game nights, and much more! You can even take a ride with Let’s Do This Houston 3rd Ward tours to the BLCK Market. Read below to meet J.O. Malone the owner of BLCK Market. The BLCK Market happens every first Friday and second Saturday at the Buffalo Soldiers Museum in Houston, Texas.