There have been various flags to represent African-Americans.
Pan-African flag[]
Main article: Pan-African flag
The Pan-African flag is also known as the African American flag. It represents African Americans because African Americans are also called Black Americans.
Design[]
The Pan-African flag is a horizontal tricolour of red, black, and green.
African-American flag[]
The African-American flag is a vexillographic artwork designed by David Hammons in 1990. It is a "hybrid" of the Pan-African flag and the United States flag, representing African-American identity.
Design[]
The African-American flag is like that of the United States' flag, but with white replaced by black, and blue replaced by green.
Black American Heritage Flag[]
The Black American Heritage Flag (also known as the African-American Heritage Flag) is an ethnic flag that represents the culture and history of African-American people, also known as Afro American, Black American, Soulaan or Soulaani people. Each color and symbol on the flag has a significant meaning that was developed to instill pride in Black Americans, and provide them with a symbol of hope for the future in the midst of their struggle for Civil Rights.
Design[]
The design is a diagonal black stripe centered between two red stripes. Superimposed on the black stripe is a blunted sword surrounded by a golden wreath of fig leaves. 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.