Atlanta, GA (BlackNews.com) - In 1968 when James Brown recorded his chart topping hit "Say it Loud-I'm Black and I'm Proud", African-Americans across the nation felt a sense of pride about their heritage.

In 2007 Charles Franklin's Colored Project will bring the same buzz across the chests of proud African-Americans who have made great achievements. The Project is a line of t-shirts which have been designed to state great accomplishments such as: Colored Voter, Colored Achiever, and Colored Musician, just to name a few. "It is a reminder of our ancestor's struggle," Charles Franklin said. "Everyone loves to wear t-shirts, so why not have one that states your achievement."

Fifty years ago there were signs in local restaurants and businesses which stated "Colored Only" for the alternate entrance African-Americans could enter and exit through. Those that created this alternate life style stated that African-Americans would never become doctors, lawyers, and law makers with the rest of society. One of the most significant contributions during this era was the "Generation of Moses", Martin Luther King, Jesse Jackson, John Lewis, and Rosa Parks just to name a few who marched for the full rights of freedom which included voting. "One of The Project's best selling T-shirts is 'Colored Voter', which boldly states the opportunity to change, whether change is current political figures or local zoning issues."

Charles Franklin is a rising designer who is making a mark in fashion. This GA native came up with this concept while riding a NYC subway. As he watched African American entrepreneurs, educators, musicians, and voters ride, he realized the powerful impact this t-shirt would have on the African American community. Charles Franklin is determined for the youth to wear something more powerful across there chest aside from the "bling" and air brushed dollar bills.

For more information about Charles Franklin's Colored Project, please go to charlesfranklins.com or email admin@charlesfranklin.com.