America Was Built on Protest Unisex t-shirt

Protest isn’t un-American — it’s one of the most American things there is.

Front and center, “America Was Built on Protest” reminds us that dissent shaped this country from the Boston Tea Party to Stonewall, from Civil Rights to Black Lives Matter, from ACT UP to the No Kings and anti-ICE protests of 2025.

On the back, a list of movements that made us — from 1773 to 2025 — boldly honors the legacy of protest and reminds us that without it, we wouldn’t have the rights we’re still fighting for today.

This design is a nod to:

🏳️‍🌈 LGBTQ+ pride and queer protest roots

🪧 The legal, protected right to protest in America

✊ The courage of the people rising up against injustice — always

Whether you have been protesting in the streets or carrying the movement online, wear this as a visible refusal to be silenced and a reminder to bigots everywhere that there is no America without protests.

Keep marching. Keep fighting. Keep the spirit of protest alive.

• 100% combed and ring-spun cotton (Heather colors contain polyester)


This product is made especially for you as soon as you place an order, which is why it takes us a bit longer to deliver it to you. Making products on demand instead of in bulk helps reduce overproduction, so thank you for making thoughtful purchasing decisions!

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