OneVoice Newsletter February Issue 002 - 2023
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DID YOU KNOW?<br />
The meaning behind the colors<br />
In 1920 the Pan-African Flag was created by<br />
members of the UNIA in response to a racially<br />
derogatory song aimed at African Americans.<br />
The colors speak to the history of the Black<br />
Experience. Red, represents the blood that<br />
unites all people of African ancestry, and shed<br />
for liberation. Black, represents Black<br />
people's existence as a nation, though not a<br />
nation-state but are affirmed by the existence<br />
of the flag. Green represents the abundant<br />
natural wealth of Africa, the Motherland, of all<br />
African decedent people.<br />
TAKING BLACK PRIDE A STEP<br />
FURTHER<br />
The African American Flag<br />
First created by David Hammons in 1990 the<br />
African American flag combines the colors of<br />
the Pan African flag with the American flag.<br />
For many African Americans this flag<br />
represents visibility as a unique people in<br />
America, having African origin with American<br />
culture. African Americans have their own<br />
cultural practices and beliefs that set them<br />
apart from Euro American culture.<br />
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