Black Butterfly of Baltimore™ Varsity Jacket

Inspired by the Black Butterfly—Dr. Lawrence Brown’s framing of Baltimore’s historic segregation—this jacket celebrates the strength, hope, and brilliance of our neighborhoods. Each piece is youth-made in Baltimore, channeling design thinking, craftsmanship, and community pride into purpose-driven streetwear. The Black Butterfly of Baltimore, soaring high above the city's core, a symbol of resilience, strength, and hope, amidst the struggles of a community that must cope. For too long, redlining has torn apart the fabric of a city, breaking hearts. But the youth of Baltimore will not be deterred, for they are a force that cannot be deferred. Like butterflies, they rise up and bloom, in the face of hardship and impending doom. They spread their wings, and take to the sky, a symbol of freedom that cannot be denied. The Black Butterfly of Baltimore, a symbol of a community that will not be ignored. Through the pain and the struggles, they will rise, and in their triumph, a new future will