Caribbean Matters: Get to know the red, black, and green Pan-African flag

Red-, black-, and green-striped flags are ubiquitous at Black protests in the U.S. Those three colors are also found at Black-centered celebrations like Juneteenth. They are also the colors chosen for the flags of many African nations after they freed themselves from European colonialism. These colors represent the movement of Pan-Africanism.

What isn’t as familiar is the history of how those colors were chosen, and the background behind the flags that bear them. Many people with an interest in Black history may be unaware of the backstory. It’s unlikely this history will be taught in the states that are upping their attacks against the teaching of Black history. 

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Caribbean Matters is a weekly series from Daily Kos. If you are unfamiliar with the region, check out Caribbean Matters: Getting to know the countries of the Caribbean.