SILENCE = DEATH (Russian) Iconic Graphic Tee, BlackThe original SILENCE=DEATH design emerged during the 1980s when the AIDS crisis was devastating communities, especially in the LGBTQ+ world. At that time, many people were scared to talk about AIDS, while the government and media largely ignored it. This silence felt deadly to those who were fighting for their lives and the lives of their loved ones. In response, a group of creatives came together and created a powerful symbola bold, black background