Hank Thomas Political Art

Among the first streetwear brands I got into as a senior in high school was Kiser of New York. I recommend that you hit up that link--the video that introduces the site is pretty tight, and the dancers actually spell out 'Kiser.' Anyway, they have a project on their site called "A Graphic Life" featuring the art of Hank Thomas. Check out some of his work below





While I'm sure most of us have seen pretty much all of these 're-branding' ideas in other design campaigns, their message brings to attention some important issues - how long til Obama puts an end to black prisons, a senseless drug war, and easy access to weapons on our streets?

And then I found peace, like Malcolm in the East

"If the whites are genuinely interested in the freedom of the black people in this country, you don't need to give us a crutch. The black man has to be shown how to free himself, and the white one who is sincerely interested has to back whatever that black group decides upon to
do . . ."

Malcolm X, "The Harlem 'Hate-Gang' Scare"

Would he remain anti-Affirmative Action?