Universal Pan-African Flag Day honors the flag and its meaning. Learn how this day fosters unity and pride.
Celebrated on August 17th, Marcus Garvey’s birthday, Universal Pan-African Flag Day honors the red, black, and green flag and its significance. This day fosters unity, pride, and reflection on the achievements and challenges of the Pan-African movement. It’s a time for the diaspora to celebrate their shared heritage and continued fight for justice.
Remember to Fly the Red, Black & Green on August 17!
This post is a part of a series The Symbol of Unity: Unveiling the Red, Black & Green by the Institute of the Black World 21st Century. August 17, 1887 is the birthday of the Honorable Marcus Mosiah Garvey; therefore, we celebrate this day (Aug 17) as Universal Pan African Flag Day.
Also See
- The Birth of a Banner
- Marcus Garvey: The Man Behind the Movement
- The Colors of Strength
- The UNIA: Foundation of Pan-African Unity
- A Flag of Resistance and Liberation
- Pan-Africanism: A Global Movement
- The RBG Flag in Popular Culture
- Universal Pan-African Flag Day: Celebrating Unity
- The Flag’s Influence on African Nations
- Teaching the Next Generation
Featured image: Universal Pan-African Flag Day celebration. (By Kyle P. Pennerman in combination with generative AI techniques, 2024)
