Inspired by the hundreds of black innovations throughout history this phrase is our homage to what my father used to call Afro engineering, or more colloquially what is known as “nigga-riggin”.

A familiar phrase at the anti gentrification cxffee club, this saying has become a rally and cry of sorts for a business built on non-conventional employment. Most of us at Cxffeeblack are first timers at anything we have to do for the business, and the saying Black people smart is an affirmation we tell Enoch other when to remind us of the creative determination of our ancestors. It’s become a frequent point of reference when we’re doing something difficult for the first time and will be available for a limited amount of time only. Cop yours if you rock with it. And as always, keep the coffee black