ZULU LOUNGE was a Juke Joint founded by Isaac Evitts, in Tulsa Oklahoma, in the Greenwood district(BLACK WALL STREET), during the early 1920's.
Zulu Lounge SWEATSHIRT/T-SHIRT pays homage to the history of greenwood districts thriving jazz, arts and nightlife scene, of that era!
In the early 1920s, the Greenwood district in Tulsa, was an affluent black-owned neighborhood commonly referred to as Black Wall Street. The greenwood district covered more that 35 city blocks. African americans during that time couldn't shop in white-owned stores, because of segregation. So they spent their money in their own community, which helped support and build up the community. The greenwood district had grocery stores, cafes, clothiers, beauty salons, movie theaters, doctors, a libary, two newspapers, private airplanes, pool halls, savings and loans, hotels, law offices, tailors, restaurants etc...An estimated 10,000 people lived in the area.
ZULU DANCING SHIELD/An African Zulu Shield is used during traditional zulu dancing ceremonies. Dancing shields are traditionally smaller than battle shields as they are held in one hand while performing a dance. Zulu people are a ethnic group native to southern africa. The Zulu people are the largest ethnic group and nation in South Africa.
The American heritage brand, Champion, brings you the eco crewneck sweatshirt. It features Double Dry® technology and is made of a cotton/polyester blend optimized for warmth and comfort. It has the iconic "C" logo on the left sleeve and is made of 5% recycled polyester from plastic bottles.
.: 50% cotton, 50% polyester
.: Medium heavy fabric (9 oz /yd² (310 g/m²))
.: Regular fit
.: Sewn in label
.: "C" logo on the left sleeve