{"title":"HISTORIC BLACK BEACH COMMUNITIES","description":"\u003cp\u003eHistoric Black Beach Communities\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis collection brings together the shores where Black families made room for themselves when segregation closed off the rest of the coast. Each tee honors a single community: Oak Bluffs and the Inkwell on Martha’s Vineyard, Chicken Bone Beach in Atlantic City, American Beach on Florida’s Amelia Island, Highland Beach in Maryland, and Virginia Key in Miami. These were places founded and sustained by Black entrepreneurs and families who built havens for rest and gathering when few other beaches would have them. The designs carry each community’s name and history, printed on soft triblend tees in a range of colorways, so you’re wearing a specific place and its story rather than a generic idea of the beach. It’s apparel rooted in real geography and real memory, made for the sand in summer and for holding onto that feeling the rest of the year.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"pxp-virginia-key-t","title":"PXP Virginia Key T - V1","description":"\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eIntroducing the PXP Virginia Key T. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVirginia Key: African Americans In Miami\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThere were unofficial exceptions, areas which by mutual understanding were exclusive to the African American population.  One such place was a very special beach located on Virginia Key, known as “Bears Cut” which at that time could only be reached from Miami by boat.  This property became an official “colored only” recreation site as a direct response to a bold protest, led by the late Judge Thomas.  Under Thomas’ leadership, black men defiantly entered the water with the intention of being arrested at exclusively white Baker’s Haulover Beach in North Dade County.  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eTo learn more about the inspiration and importance of the design \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca title=\"PXP - American Beach\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nps.gov\/timu\/learn\/historyculture\/ambch_history.htm\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" target=\"_blank\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/www.nps.gov\/timu\/learn\/historyculture\/ambch_history.htm\"\u003eC\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/virginiakeybeachpark.net\/our-history\/\" title=\"PXP - Virginia Beach\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eONTINUE READING\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e• 50% polyester, 25% combed and ringspun cotton, 25% rayon\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e• Fabric weight: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e3.4 oz\/yd² (115.3 g\/m²)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e• Pre-shrunk fabric\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e• Side-seamed construction\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e• Shoulder-to-shoulder taping\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"paperxpencil© Creative Design Lab","offers":[{"title":"S","offer_id":40718065893446,"sku":"9424734_16729","price":35.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"M","offer_id":40718065926214,"sku":"9424734_16730","price":35.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"L","offer_id":40718065958982,"sku":"9424734_16731","price":35.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"XL","offer_id":40718065991750,"sku":"9424734_16732","price":35.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2915\/7874\/files\/unisex-tri-blend-t-shirt-mustard-triblend-front-651ef39f46ef5.jpg?v=1763239910"},{"product_id":"pxp-oak-bluffs-t","title":"PXP Oak Bluffs T - V1","description":"\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eIntroducing the PXP Oak Bluffs T. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eIn the Oak Bluffs area of Martha’s Vineyard, the Inkwell, as it’s fondly known, has long been a summer destination for Black families since 1907; the area was even listed in \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe Negro Motorist Green Book\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e, a travel guide for vacation-bound African-American families popular from the ‘40s to ‘60s.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eTo learn more about the inspiration and importance of the design \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca data-mce-fragment=\"1\" title=\"PXP - Oak Bluffs\" href=\"https:\/\/robbreport.com\/travel\/destinations\/how-marthas-vineyard-became-a-welcoming-oasis-for-black-travelers-1234664193\/\"\u003eCONTINUE READING\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e• 50% polyester, 25% combed ring-spun cotton, 25% rayon\u003cbr\u003e• Fabric weight: 3.4 oz\/yd² (115.3 g\/m²)\u003cbr\u003e• Pre-shrunk for extra durability\u003cbr\u003e• 40 singles\u003cbr\u003e• Regular fit\u003cbr\u003e• Side-seamed construction\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-unit-system=\"imperial\" class=\"table-responsive dynamic\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"paperxpencil© Creative Design Lab","offers":[{"title":"Blue \/ S","offer_id":40720222814278,"sku":"6603410_6601","price":35.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Blue \/ M","offer_id":40720222847046,"sku":"6603410_6602","price":35.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Blue \/ L","offer_id":40720222879814,"sku":"6603410_6603","price":35.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Blue \/ XL","offer_id":40720222912582,"sku":"6603410_6604","price":35.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"White \/ S","offer_id":40720323870790,"sku":"1415706_16793","price":35.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"White \/ M","offer_id":40720323903558,"sku":"1415706_16794","price":35.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"White \/ L","offer_id":40720323936326,"sku":"1415706_16795","price":35.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"White \/ XL","offer_id":40720323969094,"sku":"1415706_16796","price":35.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2915\/7874\/files\/OBoriginalTlifestyle.png?v=1785001049"},{"product_id":"pxp-american-beach-t","title":"PXP American Beach T - V1","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eIntroducing the PXP American Beach T. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAmerican Beach: In Jim-Crow Florida, a Haven for African Americans\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eToday the quiet little community of American Beach on Florida’s Amelia Island is in transition. Modest vacation homes dating from the 1930s share space with vacant lots, abandoned buildings, and newer, more elegant structures. High-rise condos and beachfront mansions have risen to the north and south in adjacent resorts. Though small in area, American Beach has played a significant role in recent African American history.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eTo learn more about the inspiration and importance of the design \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.nps.gov\/timu\/learn\/historyculture\/ambch_history.htm\" title=\"PXP - American Beach\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/www.nps.gov\/timu\/learn\/historyculture\/ambch_history.htm\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eCONTINUE READING\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e• 50% polyester, 25% combed and ringspun cotton, 25% rayon\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e• Fabric weight: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e3.4 oz\/yd² (115.3 g\/m²)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e• Pre-shrunk fabric\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e• Side-seamed construction\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e• Shoulder-to-shoulder taping\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"paperxpencil© Creative Design Lab","offers":[{"title":"S","offer_id":40720649093190,"sku":"2286796_6569","price":35.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"M","offer_id":40720649125958,"sku":"2286796_6570","price":35.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"L","offer_id":40720649158726,"sku":"2286796_6571","price":35.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"XL","offer_id":40720649191494,"sku":"2286796_6572","price":35.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2915\/7874\/files\/unisex-tri-blend-t-shirt-purple-triblend-front-652306e9310ea.jpg?v=1763239965"},{"product_id":"pxp-chicken-bone-beach-t","title":"PXP Chicken Bone Beach T - V1","description":"\u003cp\u003eIntroducing the PXP Chicken Bone Beach T.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eLocated on the long stretch of the Atlantic City, \u003c\/span\u003eNew Jersey\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e, shoreline just south of downtown, Chicken Bone Beach was designated as the exclusively African American section of the beach around 1900.  It remained a blacks-only beach until the \u003c\/span\u003e1964 Civil Rights Act\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e was passed.  During the segregation era, the beach provided recreation and later stellar entertainment for African Americans, both tourists and local residents.  Ironically, before 1900 blacks and whites in Atlantic City lived side-by-side and African Americans used the beaches without restriction. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo learn more about the inspiration behind the design\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.blackpast.org\/african-american-history\/chicken-bone-beach-atlantic-city-new-jersey-1900\/\" title=\"PXP Chicken Bone Beach\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eCONTINUE READING\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• 50% polyester, 25% combed ring-spun cotton, 25% rayon\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Fabric weight: 3.4 oz\/yd² (115.3 g\/m²)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Pre-shrunk for extra durability\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• 40 singles\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Regular fit\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Side-seamed construction\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-unit-system=\"imperial\" class=\"table-responsive dynamic\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"paperxpencil© Creative Design Lab","offers":[{"title":"S","offer_id":40720723542086,"sku":"9580178_6585","price":35.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"M","offer_id":40720723574854,"sku":"9580178_6586","price":35.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"L","offer_id":40720723607622,"sku":"9580178_6587","price":35.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"XL","offer_id":40720723640390,"sku":"9580178_6588","price":35.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2915\/7874\/files\/unisex-tri-blend-t-shirt-solid-black-triblend-front-6522b3f92791f.jpg?v=1696773118"},{"product_id":"pxp-highland-beach-t","title":"PXP Highland Beach T - 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Although founded as a summer resort, it is now a town of both summer and year-round residents who choose not to permit commercial establishments.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eTo learn more about the inspiration behind the design\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.highlandbeachmd.org\/\" title=\"PXP Highland Beach\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/www.highlandbeachmd.org\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eCONTINUE READING\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e• 50% polyester, 25% combed ring-spun cotton, 25% rayon\u003cbr\u003e• Fabric weight: 3.4 oz\/yd² (115.3 g\/m²)\u003cbr\u003e• Pre-shrunk for extra durability\u003cbr\u003e• 40 singles\u003cbr\u003e• Regular fit\u003cbr\u003e• Side-seamed construction\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"paperxpencil© Creative Design Lab","offers":[{"title":"S","offer_id":40720741204038,"sku":"7039746_6593","price":35.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"M","offer_id":40720741236806,"sku":"7039746_6594","price":35.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"L","offer_id":40720741269574,"sku":"7039746_6595","price":35.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"XL","offer_id":40720741302342,"sku":"7039746_6596","price":35.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2915\/7874\/files\/unisex-tri-blend-t-shirt-teal-triblend-front-651f5d40e27dc.jpg?v=1696554309"}],"url":"https:\/\/paperxpencil.com\/collections\/hbbc.oembed","provider":"paperxpencil© Creative Design Lab ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}