The ExceptionAL Project

The ExceptionAL Project exists to amplify the beauty,
brilliance, and humanity of Black men and boys. When you purchase one of our
signature tees, you help support our partners and their work with young Black men and boys in the areas of education, entrepreneurship, mentorship, and re-entry. Be sure to select which area you want to support below!

Our Partners

What people are saying about The ExceptionAL Project

★★★★★

The ExceptionAL Project focuses on sharing the narrative. It’s
the message that we need. Our young people need to know that they can do so many things.

Brandon

Indianapolis, IN

★★★★★

The ExceptionAL Project is a good organization because it’s
looking for young men like us to overcome the statistics and be(come) great.

Yusef

New York, NY

★★★★★

A lot of times youth aren’t told enough that they are worthy
and that they  belong in certain spaces. This project builds that awareness to show our kids no matter what room they walk in
they belong and they can own it.

Chris

Mahwah, NJ

★★★★★

Saying I’m a part of the ExceptionAL Project feels elating.
When I received the shirt, I was completely satisfied! I’ve worn it
about four times already, which shows how pleased I am with it.

Alphonso

Baltimore, MD

★★★★★

I am so excited for the future of The ExceptionAL Project. I wear the shirts with my kids and people take notice. An older white woman saw us one day and kept raving about the shirts and then said, "You are ExceptionAL." Yes we are!

Tahari

Newark, NJ

FAQs

The ExceptionAL Project is a narrative change initiative that amplifies the beauty, brilliance, and humanity of Black men and boys through consistently sharing their images, ideas, voices, and stories.

The ExceptionAL Project supports Black men and boys by creating a platform that consistently affirms them and by reinvesting a portion of our proceeds into organizations doing direct work with young Black men and boys. Visit the Our Partners page above to learn more about our partners and the work they do.

You can nominate Black men and boys to be featured in our work by completing a nomination form on our website. Someone from our team will review and be in touch to learn more about the person and see how we can highlight them in our efforts.

40% of all proceeds from T-shirt sales will be donated to partner organizations that invest in Black men and boys specifically in the areas of education, entrepreneurship, mentorship, and those re-entering from the justice system. We call this changing the game. The remaining proceeds are invested in creating more content to support the changing the narrative aspect of our work.

Yes, we offer bulk orders (30 shirts or more) at a discounted price.  To learn more about bulk orders or to schedule a shipment, please email theexceptionalproject2.0@gmail.com. 

Currently, we offer shipping to anywhere in the United States. We hope to add international shipping starting with South Africa, Canada, and the UK in early 2025.

You can stay updated by visiting The ExceptionAL Project’s website, following us on social media, and subscribing to our newsletter for the latest news, events, and initiatives.