Please Don't Die Black MenPlease Don't Die Black Men (PDDBM) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to empowering Black youth and uplifting underserved communities through creative expression, education, and cultural pride. We provide free afterschool programs in fashion design, filmmaking, and journalism, allowing students to explore their talents, build real-world skills, and develop entrepreneurial mindsets. From launching student-led fashion shows to producing short films and publishing a youth-run magazine, PDDBM creates space for young voices to be seen, heard, and celebrated. Our mission is rooted in equity, healing, and legacy-buildingoffering tools and opportunities that help youth rise above systemic barriers. Every product you purchase supports these initiatives and helps us expand our impact across the Pacific Northwest and beyond. PDDBM is where creativity meets purpose, and community becomes a movement.