Platica Los Angeles College Shirt
$19.95
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Step into culture with the Platica Los Angeles College Shirt – a bold statement piece celebrating free speech, heritage, and the power of community dialogue. Inspired by the voices that shaped Los Angeles, this design bridges generations and tells a story worth wearing. Ideal for changemakers, artists, and anyone who believes in the power of conversation.
Platica Los Angeles College Shirt – Wear the Voice of the People
The Platica Los Angeles College Shirt isn’t just apparel – it’s a conversation starter. Featuring a vintage-style crest with a retro microphone, this shirt pays homage to the golden age of radio and spoken word culture in Los Angeles. “Platica,” meaning “chat” or “talk” in Spanish, evokes the vibrant storytelling traditions rooted in Latinx communities. These were the voices that carved out identity and resistance through everyday conversation – on porches, in cafés, and on community radio airwaves.
The crest at the center holds deeper meaning. The microphone symbolizes the power of voice – a nod to grassroots radio shows, slam poetry nights in East LA, and the civil rights speeches echoing through California’s urban sprawl. The laurel wreath surrounding it references academic achievement, yes – but also the intellectual resistance of students who used the college campus as a launchpad for cultural change. “Los Angeles” inscribed below serves as a badge of honor for a city that thrives on multicultural dialogue.
This shirt quietly references a critical era in Los Angeles history – from the Chicano Movement of the 1960s to the podcast revolution of the 2020s. It’s a tribute to those who used language as protest, poetry as resistance, and conversation as activism. Whether it was students demanding ethnic studies programs, or modern podcasters spotlighting injustice, “Platica” represents every word that pushed progress forward.
Perfect for artists, educators, activists, or anyone who values freedom of expression, this shirt connects you with a tradition of bold thinkers and loud hearts. Wear it to remind the world: words matter – and silence is never neutral.
Shipping Policy & Manufacturing Info
Our shirts are made when ordered. Due to the time variability of on-demand manufacturing, we offer 2 options for how quickly you want to receive your order. You can select from the following choices in checkout.Standard Shipping ($4.99+)
- Orders using this option generally arrive 5-10 days (U.S. orders) and it takes 2 weeks for International orders after being manufactured and shipped. (See notes below)
- Manufacturing times for this option vary more around busier times of the year or during extreme circumstances such as covid-19 shutdowns.
Shipping and expedited manufacturing ($19.99+) (U.S. Only)
- Orders using this option jump to the front of the manufacturing queue which can generally save a couple days (or more during busier times of the year).
- It's highly recommended to use this option if you are ordering for a specific event or holiday.
- Orders using this option generally arrive 2-3 days after being manufactured and shipped. (U.S. only)
- Orders using expedited manufacturing will be printed when the next batch of orders are processed which can vary depending on seasonality and other factors.
Please Note:
- We do not guarantee shipping or arrival dates.
- Manufacturing during the majority of the year takes between 1-5 business days (Mon-Fri) however can take more than a week during the heaviest shopping times of the year. Extreme circumstances such as covid-19 may delay order manufacturing and/or shipping by an additional week or more.
- All manufacturing and shipping times mentioned are just estimates and will vary.
- Some of our popular designs may be pre-printed and may ship out faster than less commonly ordered designs/style/color combinations.