Black History, Every Month

King Louis Armstrong

Louis Armstrong was a towering figure in jazz and a cultural legend. His distinctive gravelly voice and charismatic stage presence further endeared him to audiences worldwide. Armstrong played a pivotal role in breaking down racial barriers in America. As one of the first African American entertainers to achieve widespread popularity, he challenged prevailing stereotypes and paved the way for future generations of Black artists. Louis Armstrong's legacy transcends music; he was a trailblazer, a humanitarian, and a symbol of hope and resilience. We decided that Louis Armstrong deserved to be honored with the recognizable name King Louis because he represents what it is like to be a leader and king better than some of the other kings we learn about in schools.

Sick & Tired - Fannie Lou Hamer

Fannie Lou Hamer was one of the most prolific freedom fighters in history. During the American Civil Rights struggle she successfully fought for voting rights in the South, economic empowerment and political freedom. Hamer famously said “I'm sick & tired of being sick & tired” expressing a common frustration with postponed equity in America. We honor our ancestor Mama Hamer as the first t-shirt to relaunch Ragamuffin, February 2024.

Our Story

  • The Beginning

    Ragamuffin Clothing was launched in 2004, on the campus of UC Berkeley as a social experiment. Could t-shirt designs spark conversation and positive change for the Black community. Ragamuffin went on to sell thousands of shirts, and was featured in Essence Magazine for its popular Obama, I, Too Sing t-shirt.

  • Ten Year+ Hiatus

    While Ragamuffin was paused for the last decade, Leandrew, one of the founders built a career building ecommerce solutions which helped clothing brands collectively sell nearly $1 billion.

  • Next Generation

    Kailey, the 14 year old daughter of Leandrew has stepped up to relaunch Ragamuffin. Infusing her great design sense, photography and passion for service, Kailey is breathing fresh life into Ragamuffin and manages all core operations, with a little help from her Daddy and our community (including you).

THE CODE

Our Values

  • Every Month

    We believe Black History should be celebrated every month.

  • We are Creators

    We challenge ourselves and you to create change everyday.

  • Community Wealth

    We pay our community for word of mouth marketing; we win together.

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