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.
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!
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
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”.
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
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.
My previous projects all highlight various aspects of the Black experience. They are available for free via the following link: https://linktr.ee/tinbridgeproductions
This is the story of two best friends in their 20s who have known each other since 1st 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.
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
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
We offer Contemporary African inspired accessories
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.
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.
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/
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.
Owner: J.O. Malone (pictured center)
Year started: 2017
Home base: Houston, TX
Alum: Prairie View A&M University
Our purpose is creating quality and successful platforms for small black businesses and entrepreneurs.
Building business and wealth in the black community.
We hope we can show you soon! #StayTuned
So…check out their website and IG for more info!
Website: blckmarkethouston.com
We met the owner of this business from being a part of the group “Unity is Wealth”. He has always inspired us with his creativity and knowledge of the apparel world. From designing, to screen printing, to embroidery, this king has much to offer. Read below to meet the owner of MONEY BAG$ DOLLA BILL, and see what all he has to offer!
Check out “Dolla Bill Clothing” and show some love and support!
FB: DOLLABILLFLIXX
IG: @DOLLABILLCLOTHING
We met the owner of this business from vending out in these streets. We set-up next to her at the BLCK Market back in 2018 and ever since then we’ve been good friends. We completed both the Houston Area Urban League Small Business University and SURE program at U of H together. Her spirit, drive, positivity, and determination is contagious and that’s why we love her and her creations. Read below to meet Carla Lyles the owner of Carla Sue Greeting Cards & Gifts, and see what all she has to offer!
Owner: Carla Lyles
Year started: 2016
Home base: Alief, Houston, TX
We love your cards because they are so raw, so real, and some have explicit words! We have also heard that intelligent people curse a lot. What’s your favorite curse word to use?
I’m not sure I have a favorite one. I definitely use bitch a lot. Mostly as a term of endearment.
What is your “why”?
I have many whys. I suppose the greatest reason why is to show my son and other beautiful melanated people that the days of merely surviving on this earth are over, we can in fact thrive doing the things we love most. I’m working on being a shining example of that.
What has been your most satisfying moment in business?
Definitely my write up in Entrepreneur Magazine in December. It came at a time when i was feeling very low and ready to throw in the towel. Its was exactly what I needed to keep going.
https://www.entrepreneur.com/slideshow/343907
So…check out Carla Sue’s website, FB and IG for more info!
Website: https://www.carlasuehouston.com/
