tREv Black History: Vol. 6 - Shirt (PRE-ORDER)

Note: This is a PRE-ORDER expected to arrive mid–February

tREv Black History: Vol. 6 Hoodie

Limited Edition Collaboration with Yewande Taiwo

Celebrate Black history, legacy, and living excellence with the tREv Black History: Volume 6 Collection. This year’s edition continues our annual tradition of honouring Black leaders, builders, and cultural figures from our local communities, the African diaspora, and global history.

For Vol. 6, we’ve partnered with local artist Yewande Taiwo, whose approach blends storytelling, symbolism, and culture to create a piece that feels both historic and forward-looking.

About the Collection

Each year, tREv collaborates with a different Black artist to create a wearable art piece that documents Black history as it lives today. Volume 6 places a strong emphasis on African roots, Black Nova Scotian leadership, and diaspora connections, tying together past, present, and future through portraiture and symbolic imagery.

This is a piece designed not just for Black History Month, but for year-round wear.

Featuring

African Roots & Global History

Oluronke “Ronke” Taiwo – Former Advisor at Dalhousie's BSAC (Nigerian roots)

Alfred Burgesson – CEO, Tribe Network (Ghana roots)

Chika Chikwe – Lawyer/Partner (Nigerian roots, Nova Scotia–born)

Damini Awoyiga – Poet & Journalist (Nigerian roots, Nova Scotia–born)

Nelson Mandela – South African Leader & Global Icon

Black Nova Scotian Leaders

James "TJ" Downey – Entrepreneur (Blacktop Paving)

Tyson "Shanney Boy" Cain – OG, Mentor, Community Figure

Wanda Taylor – Author & Professor

Calvin Ruck – Former Senator

Wayne Simmonds – Former Professional Hockey Player

Gina Jones – Community Leader

Chernise Clayton - Entrepreneur, Fitness Trainer (Proedge Training)

Caribbean Representation

Afua Cooper – Author & Professor

Dr. Pemberton Cyrus – Professor, Imhotep’s Legacy Academy

Symbolic Design Elements

In addition to portraiture, the design incorporates symbolic anchors that deepen the story:

Nigerian Flag – tying together African roots and diaspora identity

Limited-Time Merchandise

Hoodies: $100 (Discounted price during PRE-ORDER window)

T-Shirts: $50 (Discounted price during PRE-ORDER window)

Giving Back

As with previous volumes, proceeds from the Black History Collection help support scholarships and initiatives for local Black students, reinforcing our commitment to education, opportunity, and community investment.

Design & Production Notes

Artwork by Yewande Taiwo

Typography and Placement by Trisan Tettey

Limited color palette for a clean, timeless look

Center “BLACK HISTORY” typography customized with the tREv logo integrated into the lettering

Final artwork may differ slightly from mockups

Important Details

Pre-Order Period: Jan 8th to Jan 16th

Expected Arrival: Mid–February (subject to minor delays)

All Sales Final: No refunds or exchanges on limited-edition items