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If you’re like me, you probably went most of your life thinking your last name came straight from the plantation.

The History and Legacy of African American Surnames

On the plantation, slaves were not given last names in most cases. It wasn’t until after they left that these names were obtained

The Revolution Is About to Be Televised

When Kendrick Lamar took the stage at Super Bowl LIX and declared, “The revolution is about to be televised,” he said a lot in one sentence.

True Liberation: Reclaiming Sexual Purity in the Black Community

Waiting isn’t a weakness—it’s a weapon. What better way to disarm our oppressor than to control our own impulses?

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About Pick Your Own Cotton

Pick Your Own Cotton is not just a brand—it is a revolutionary economic statement for Black America. It reclaims what is rightfully ours, inspired by the promises made to us during Reconstruction that were never delivered. For generations, we built America’s wealth—railroads, cotton fields, banking, sugar, and more—yet, we’ve been kept from reaping the rewards. But that ends now.

Pick Your Own Cotton is not a movement—Movements last a moment. It is a lifestyle and a mindset that breaks free from the chains of economic oppression and embraces financial independence for generations to come.

It promotes taking back control of our own dollar, supporting our own community, and investing in our own people. It is here to redirect the flow of the $1.3 trillion that Black Americans generate every year; money that has been circulating everywhere BUT in our communities.

With a Black-first mindset, PYOC empowers and equips Us to think Black, live Black, and invest Black—no compromises. We don’t need to look outside of ourselves for success or liberation. We’ve got everything we need right here. Together, we will build an economy that reflects our worth and secures our future for generations to come.