Madame Dora Wells was a trailblazing entrepreneur and a prominent figure in Tulsa's Greenwood District, also known as Black Wall Street, during the early 1900s. She was the founder and owner of two successful businesses - Wells Garment Factory and Wells Hair Manufacturing School - which provided training and employment opportunities for black women in the area. Madame Wells' dedication to her craft and her community was a testament to her resilience and determination as a black business owner.
Despite facing significant challenges as a black woman entrepreneur in a deeply segregated and discriminatory society, Madame Wells persevered in building her businesses. She faced obstacles such as limited access to funding, discriminatory laws, and violence from white supremacists. However, through her perseverance, resilience, and hard work, she was able to overcome these challenges and create a thriving business that contributed to the economic growth of her community.
Madame Wells' contribution to the Greenwood District was significant, particularly as a role model for other black women entrepreneurs. Her businesses provided much-needed employment opportunities and training for women in the area, empowering them to achieve economic independence and self-sufficiency. Her legacy lives on as an inspiration to black business owners and entrepreneurs, particularly in the face of adversity.
The t-shirt we created was inspired by Madame Dora Wells' legacy and her contribution to Greenwood. By honoring her story, we hope to celebrate her strength, resilience, and determination as a black woman entrepreneur, and inspire others to follow in her footsteps. The t-shirt design features Madame Wells' image, alongside the words "Black Wall Street" and "Greenwood", as a reminder of the powerful economic and cultural legacy that she helped to build.


• Sport Grey is 90% ring-spun cotton, 10% polyester
• Dark Heather is 65% polyester, 35% cotton