How it Began
Started in his dorm room at Howard University in 2019, Tahir "Legacy" Murray founded Legacy History Pride to build a fashion company committed to creating products with purpose.
Today, LegacyHistoryPride is home to three distinct brands:
LHP: Our officially licensed HBCU collection
By Mr. Legacy: LHP's Lifestyle collection
SOHK (School of Hard Knocks): The iconic '90s streetwear brand founded in New York by Tahir's family
Through the lens of fashion, Legacy History Pride has made its mark through programming, collaborations, and strategic partnerships that inspire, tell stories, and create lasting impact within the community.
LHP
LHP creates officially licensed HBCU apparel that connects generations of students, alumni, supporters, and future leaders. Every collection is thoughtfully designed to reflect the traditions, excellence, and rich heritage that make each institution unique.
From premium graphic T-shirts, crewnecks, hoodies, varsity jackets, knitwear, polos, and outerwear, every garment is crafted with quality materials, timeless design, and authentic details that represent more than a school—they represent a legacy.
As an officially licensed HBCU apparel brand, every purchase directly supports the colleges and universities we proudly represent through our licensing partnerships. Beyond licensing, we collaborate with students, alumni, and campus organizations to create opportunities that advance scholarships, educational initiatives, and community engagement.
Legacy History Pride is more than a clothing brand... It is a movement dedicated to preserving Black history, celebrating HBCU excellence, and inspiring future generations to wear their legacy with pride.
By Mr. Legacy
By Mr. Legacy is LHP's lifestyle collection, offering thoughtfully designed products that complement our HBCU apparel. From tennis skirts and cut-and-sew tees to elevated accessories, each piece reflects the same commitment to craftsmanship and timeless design. Whether paired with school apparel or worn on its own, every item is designed to become an everyday staple that fits effortlessly into any wardrobe.
SOHK
School of Hard Knocks was founded by Tahir's father, Gerard Murray, and grandfather, Ortner "Von" Murray, following the success of Von's Sneaker Store in Queens, New York. More than a streetwear brand, SOHK has always represented resilience, self-determination, and the people who chose to build their own path. Growing up in the store shaped Tahir's understanding of entrepreneurship, community, and culture, values that continue to define the brand today as it returns under the LHP family.
At the core of School of Hard Knocks is the brand's original mantra, which has remained its guiding philosophy since the beginning:
"A good education is an essential part to success. However, one must have a certain respect and admiration for those who have made their marks without the benefit of the traditional university education. The culture that we call street has given birth to some of the most successful and insightful people in the world. Many of us would not be here today were it not for the skills and knowledge we acquired and the dues we paid on the streets. There is no replacement for the street sense and instinct.
There is no school tougher than the School of Hard Knocks!"
