Collection: Black Flag

The flag was created in 1967 by Melvin Charles and Gleason T. Jackson. The idea to create the flag came about when Charles realized that every other group of people had a flag at parades except Black Americans. He designed the flag alongside Jackson and they would later travel the country to visit various churches, schools, and public events to promote the flag.

The color red represents the blood shed by African Americans for freedom and equality in America. The color black represents pride in the Black race. The color gold represents intellect, prosperity, and peace. The blunted sword invokes pride and the fig wreath symbolizes peace, prosperity, and everlasting life.