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The pan-African flag (also known as the Afro-American flag, Black Liberation flag, UNIA flag, and various other names) is an ethnic flag representing pan-Africanism, the African diaspora, and/or black nationalism. [1] [2] [3] A tri-color flag, it consists of three equal horizontal bands of (from top down) red, black, and green. [4]
It is claimed that the Jolly Roger was part of a flag signal combination, comprising a "black flag", i.e. the Jolly Roger, and a "red flag", often called a bloody flag. The "black flag" signaled that "quarter" would be given if the target surrendered their cargo/valuables, meaning that all enemies will be guaranteed mercy after surrender or ...
The red, black and green flag, associated with Pan-Africanism and designed by the UNIA in 1920. Flag of the Arab Islamic Republic, sometimes associated with Pan-Maghrebism. Pan-Africanism is a worldwide movement that aims to encourage and strengthen bonds of solidarity between all indigenous peoples and diasporas of African ancestry.
When two Black American track athletes, Tommie Smith and John Carlos, won gold and bronze medals, respectively, for the 200-meter sprint, each raised a black-gloved fist while standing on the ...
'Thin Blue Line' flag. The "thin blue line" flag is a black and white version of the American flag with a single blue stripe. The image is most often used to show support for police officers, and ...
The post Why Black History Month Is More Important Than Ever appeared first on Reader's Digest. While it's important to celebrate Black culture and contributions, it's equally important to ...
Tradition holds that a black flag was flown by Muhammad during the Conquest of Mecca, in the 7th century, and that his followers flew green flags. There is evidence of such standards being used by the grandsons of Muhammad during the Rashidun Caliphate onward which were generally triangular and flown from a vertical flag pole.
A second black flag design of Roberts is also known from period eyewitness reports. This design was used onboard one of his consort ships , captained by James Skyrme , in the Battle of Cape Lopez (1722), and was described by British Royal Navy officer Chaloner Ogle , who defeated Roberts and Skyrme in the aforementioned battle, as “a black ...