THE MEANING BEHIND THE RBG FLAG

The RBG flag is the most recognizable symbol of Pan-Africanism. But since its history and meaning are not taught in western circles, many who are new to Black consciousness may not understand why we use red, black, and green as our defining colors. The RBG are the red, white, and blue of Black consciousness, and have very specific meanings that every Black man, woman, and child should know.

What does red black and green mean?The UNIA constitution defines red, black, and green as the Pan-African colors: “red representing the noble blood that unites all people of African ancestry, the color black for the people, green for the rich land of Africa. The UNIA flag was designated the official colors…