Proud sons of Tuskegee shaped by its storied history, Alvin and Alarie Percival and David Banks are honoring Booker T. Washington's vision with every stitch of their Taliaferro Union clothing line. Source: Taliaferro Union The brand takes its name from Washington's middle name, "Taliaferro," derived from the Italian "Tagliaferro," meaning iron cutter or blacksmith. The Percivals and Banks draw on this symbol of strength and craftsmanship to guide their work, linking their designs to Washington's teachings on labor, skill, and self-determination.