THE 3 STARS
Represents the 3 groups who make up the ethnic group that would become Foundational Black Americans:
*The Black aboriginal people of North America
*The Black explorers and traders who had contact with the Americas before Columbus
*The captives brought to the Western Hemisphere from Africa
THE FIST
Represents the non-stop fight that Foundational Black Americans have engaged in against white supremacy. This battle began on this land in 1526
THE OLIVE BRANCHES
Represents the historic camaraderie and peace between the Black skinned aboriginal and the Black captives on this land
THE WHITE BACKGROUND
Represents the system of white supremacy being a constant threat, and the activity on top represents Foundational Black Americans never surrendering to white supremacy
THE RED, WHITE AND BLUE COLOR SCHEME
Pays homage to the Foundational Black American teen girl Grace Wisher who helped craft the current United States Flag
THE 9 RED STRIPES
Represents the 9 significant slave rebellions the shaped policies on this land:
1.San Miguel de Gualdape-1526
2. New York Slave Revolt-1712
3. Chesapeake Rebellion-1730
4. Stono Rebellion-1739
5. Gabriel Prosser Rebellion-1800
6. German Coast Uprising-1811
7. Denmark Vesey’s Rebellion-1822
8. Nat Turner’s Rebellion-1831
9. The Black Seminole Maroon Wars-1816 to 1842*
*(This successful rebellion is commonly hidden, and that’s why one of the red stripes on the flag is hidden behind the Black power fist)
Business Never Stops 