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The red, white and blue of the Juneteenth flag, a familiar color scheme, will be flying alongside the American flag in many places on June 19, symbolizing the end of slavery in Texas. In Houston and ...
On the eve of the 249th anniversary of American independence, NASA on Tuesday showcased a patriotic image of Old Glory as ...
Flags often imitate or are influenced by other nations, creating “flag families.” For example, the Netherlands’ red, white and blue flag from the 1500s set a precedent.
This story was part of a special Juneteenth project originally published in 2022 with Vox that explored the ongoing struggle ...
In Boston’s historic Roxbury neighborhood, a vibrant flag waves proudly, the official Juneteenth flag, a powerful symbol of freedom and unity. Its design traces back to community activist Ben Haith, ...
Green, red, white and black are the four colors of Islam, so you see those a lot in Northern Africa.” How many countries in the world have red, white, and blue flags?
When protestors took to the streets of Los Angeles to oppose the policies of Immigration and Customs Enforcement officials, ...
The summer season, featuring both Flag Day and Independence Day, gives every American the chance to celebrate and honor this ...
First created in 1997 by National Juneteenth Celebration Foundation founder Ben Haith, the banner is in red, white and blue of the U.S. flag to convey that all enslaved people and their descendants ...
Southern California demonstrators are continuing the long tradition of hoisting the red, white and green flag during times of ...
Designed by: Jamaican activist Marcus Garvey, who called for a Black liberation flag representing all of the African diaspora. Design: Three horizontal stripes of red, black, and green.