Back to VCU Rams Shop VCU Rams T-Shirts at the Official StoreOutfit yourself in VCU Rams shirts from the Official Store of VCU sports. We now have a wide range of VCU Rams March Madness shirts, Atlantic 10 Champions tees and NCAA Tournament t-shirts for you to choose from so you can support your team! Shop the official store for VCU Rams Shirt featuring officially licensed VCU Ram Tee Shirt for every Rams fan. Buy Virginia Commonwealth University T-Shirts at the official store and get $4.99 ground shipping on your entire order.Posted by: brad – Nov 11, 2014 Did VCU "build this city"? T-shirts distributed by the VCU's Students Today Alumni Tomorrow (STAT) organization have been proclaiming as much, and some students are not having it. VCU's footprint on Richmond is hard to ignore, and connections to the university changing the city, particularly near the Monroe Park Campus, are easy to see. But a shirt produced by VCU's STAT organization proclaiming "We Built This City" has caught the ire of students who say history paints a different picture.

"This city, as well as this nation, was built on the genocide of Native Americans and the metaphysical destruction and enslavement of blacks," reads part of an OpEd by student August Wade, published in the CT, VCU's student-run independent paper. T Shirt Elfen Lied"Layered onto that is Richmond’s time as the capital of the Confederacy, an aggressive actor of the slave trade and a participant in disenfranchisement laws."Wolf Puppies For Sale Perth Wade took no prisoners as he connected the t-shirts to a broader message about the mistreatment of blacks in Richmond's history, and the gentrification of RVA.Make Your Own Airbrush Cleaning Jar "The achievements of black people in America, both modern day and enslaved, are routinely forgotten, especially by whites, as a matter of convenient ignorance," wrote wade.

"To live with eyes wide shut and to address issues of race by saying, 'I’m colorblind' exclusively serves to perpetuate a status quo of misinformation." Wades piece got over 1.4 thousand shares on Facebook - whether for hate or love, his message was one people thought needed to be noticed. And there was hate. "It's articles like this is why racism still exists," wrote Kendall Marie Lipscomb of King William, Virginia, in a comment on the piece. "Yes racism exists in our past and we should never deny it but trying to pin it down on a tee shirt that could just be reference to a pop song is just plain stupid. If you truly want to give us a history lesson, please stop tying old racism to modern things and move on." Wade got enough hate that he wrote a follow up piece. This time, he addressed some of the comments people had - mainly debating how post-Civil War Richmond was really built, whether by whites, slaves, or otherwise. After all, the city was all but burned to the ground after Ulysses S. Grant's troops over took the city (or not, depending on which texts you read).

The historical accuracy of Wade's argument aside, the writer's rebuke clarifies that his argument was about how enslaved blacks both physically and metaphorically built RVA. Wade cited pre- and post-Civil War texts explaining the use of slave labor in the city's reconstruction (it's an interesting breakdown, read it here) but the point he really drives home is the information people seem to be ignoring. "It’s about the message, the arrogance and the ethos that created it," he wrote. "Richmond is VCU’s home, not the other way around. To assert otherwise, as the message on the shirts does, is yuppie egocentrism." Wade's not alone in his fight; fellow VCU student William Carino plans to go before the school's Student Government Association tonight and ask the group "to stop all distribution of the shirts, issue a public apology including an explanation as to why this shirt was inappropriate, and institute a voluntary recall of the shirts." The SGA meeting is held at Harris Hall 2107 at 8 PM tonight.

words by BK, top image via VCU STAT facebook pageREGISTER TO RUN/WALK the 5K or one-mile Fun Run Click here to register for the VCU Broad Street Mile Come out to support your favorite community organization by running a 5k or one-mile FUN RUN! As a participant, you also have the ability to donate to one of our official community partners and/or fundraise for any one of your favorite community organization through RaceIt. After the race registration process, you will have the option to JOIN or CREATE a FUNDRAISING TEAM or FUNDRAISE as an individual. Teams are highly encouraged and a fun way to participate with friends, co-workers and family members! Chip Timing: Chip timing IS INCLUDED in the 5K price this year. Fun Runs are manually timed and cannot be chip timed. Choose between a 5K or one-mile Fun Run! VCU 5K – Go the distance! Run or walk in support of your favorite local charity. Spirit of Giving Mile – What are you passionate about? Show us your spirit!

Dress to represent your school, sports team, youth group, etc. (Start time: 11:10 AM) Kids Mile – Children run with Rodney the Ram and area mascots in support of children’s charities. (Start time: 11:20 AM) No Limits Mile – Run to support individuals that have overcome obstacles such as major illnesses, disabilities and other life challenges. (Start time: 11:30 AM) Doggy Dash – Run or walk a mile with man’s best friend to support animal-related charities*. (Start time: 11:40 AM) Please only bring dogs that are well-behaved and used to being around other dogs and people. Limit one dog per person. Please display ID tags on your pet’s collar at all times. Please clean-up after your four-legged friend. Bags will be available, but we encourage you to bring your own. Dogs should be kept on a short leash and under control at all times. No flex leads permitted. Participating pets must be current on vaccinations (proof not required), at least 6 months of age, and not in heat/season.

– Kids (5 & Under): FREE (does NOT include t-shirt) – Student/ Youth (ages 6-17): $15 until September 1, $20 after September 1, $25 on site registration – Adults (ages 18 and older): $20 until September 1 , $25 after September 1 , $30 on site registration – Student/ Youth: $25 until Sept 1, $30 after Sept 1, $35 on site registration – Adults: $35 until September 1 , $40 after September 1 , $45 on site registration ** Please note that t-shirts are INCLUDED in the registration fee, and sizes are not guaranteed if you register after September 1, 2016. **Race shirts are not guaranteed if you register after September 10, 2016. ** Online registration closes September 22. *Disclaimer: For complimentary entries and promo code usage, proceeds do not go to the Community Partners if selected as team. Yes, on-site registration is available but there is a price increase. You may pay with cash or credit/debit card. Location: On Saturday, the registration table will be at the median of West Broad St., at the corner of Broad and Shafer.