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Amidst the violent hate crimes against Asian americans and 3 days in to the murder trial for George Floyd. The small shop would like to remind everyone to refocus their energy towards Love, because Love IS Energy. To love is a human super power that is the only thing that can overcome hate. We understand the frustration and utter dissapointment in law enforcement, politicians, and the systems in place that do little to nothing to protect basic human rights. We understand and we stand with you. We ask that you all will chose Love now and forever. Spread the message in our Love Is Energy trucker hat, or grab one for somone you love. Stay safe, protect yourself and eachother. ✌️💕

Speed City Boys was created in April 2006 by Joel Stallworth.  The owner of the small shop. Joel is a man who speeds towards all of his goals in life with percision. He started his athletic carreer as a basketball player then later decided to take his talents to the track. Within two years he became two time west coast region athlete of the year, three time All American, and a world champion gold medalist. The Speed city collection commemorates that hard work and dedication and reminds others to  Live fast but, take your time !  🔥 🔥 🔥 🔥 🔥 🔥 

A full year has gone by since the start of the pandemic. What a whirlwind its been covid-19 has changed the entire world and the way we live. Here in America scarcity and feelings of uncertainty loom over most of our heads. The virus compounded with on the going fight for social justice and equality seeks to keep people divided, but we must fight. We must hang on to any and all glimmers of hope we have. We have to resist division and stand together to protect ourselves, and eachother. Support small business, and  black business and those in need. At the Small Shop we plan on doing our part to spread the energy of love. To show our appriciation to the community and a thanks for your energy in return we have printed a special run of T shirts available in shop now. Click here to buy now. 

Lost in Los Angeles the brand was created by Joel Stallworth, who moved to Los Angeles in 2007. He won a gold metal representing team USA. Later, He met his wife and had a child. Joel become lost in all the good things in his life. Many people move to Los Angeles to pursue their dreams. It is easy to get lost in such a dense and diverse city. Lost in Los Angeles the brand is for all those lost in good things.

“By any means necessary,”- Malcom X One of the most iconic African American leaders of the civil rights movement, Malcom X overcame adversity and strived to become a well respected public figure. At the age of 6 his father, a prominent Baptist preacher was murdered by white supremist. It is possible that overcoming  this trauma is what gave him the strength to persevere and empower others. The path he rose from was not easy. Malcom was incarcerated for 6 and a half years of his life, he used this time to educate himself on the teachings of Elijah Muhammed, and find the lost nation of Islam. This enlightened him to adopt the "X" in his name, this represented the rejection to slavery. Today we celebrate Malcom's revolutionary ideas and credit him with giving birth to Black pride movements. Malcom built the foundation for the fight for racial equality. We want to highlight this pioneer in black history, and inspire people to uphold his grand vision and continue push forward against any and all odds.  Happy Black History month from the small shop!