DRAPETOMANIAC Sweatshirt

In 1851 an American physician (and one of the worst Whites) hypothesized that enslaved people who wanted to escape were suffering from a mental illness called "drapetomania." According to the Massachusetts Historical Society "He spent enormous energy to research, diagnose and suggest corrective treatments to mitigate the deviant tendency of Blacks

In 1851 an American physician (and one of the worst Whites) hypothesized that enslaved people who wanted to escape were suffering from a mental illness called "drapetomania." According to the Massachusetts Historical Society "He spent enormous energy to research, diagnose and suggest corrective treatments to mitigate the deviant tendency of Blacks to escape."

In current day, with the word "woke" having been hijacked by some of today's worst, it feels right to take one of their words. To acknowledge that Black folks are still running after full liberation and that the worst people still consider that a sickness.

** IMPORTANT TO NOTE: Since this was a condition/word made up specifically to refer to Black people, I'm asking that non-Black people leave it to us, you can't be a drapetomaniac, but you can be an ally and love us and wear that out by being a "drapetomaniac lover" -- COMING SOON.

Sweatshirts are midweight, perfect for sweater weather and layering. Features: Original embroidered design. Ribbed cuffs and waistband. Side-seamed. Unisex sizing.