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African American History

The Red, Black, and Green Pan-African flag, created by Marcus Garvey and the UNIA in 1920, became a lasting symbol of Black liberation, unity, and pride. It was adopted in response to the racist song “Every Race Has a Flag but the Coon,” affirming Black identity. 

Key Aspects of the Flag's Significance:

• Symbolism: Red represents the blood shed for liberation; Black symbolizes people of African ancestry; Green represents the land and natural wealth of Africa.
• Purpose: Created to unite people of African descent globally and foster a sense of nationhood.
• Historical Context: While created in 1920, the flag became a central symbol of Black pride and resistance throughout the 20th century, particularly during the 1960s liberation movement.
• Impact: It has influenced many national flags in Africa and serves as a, symbol of, ,. 

By 1926, Garvey was facing legal challenges following his 1923 conviction for mail fraud, but the flag remained a powerful, enduring symbol of the movement he founded. 

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In 1926, Dr. Carter G. Woodson founded Negro History Week during the second week of February, launching the precursor to Black History Month to promote the study of African American achievements. Coinciding with the birthdays of Abraham Lincoln and Frederick Douglass, this initiative highlighted the growing impact of Black culture during the Harlem Renaissance and the Great Migration. 

Key 1926 Black History Milestones 

• • Negro History Week Launched: Dr. Carter G. Woodson, through his organization, the Association for the Study of African American Life and History (ASALH), launched the first Negro History Week in February 1926.

• Cultural Impact: This period was marked by the height of the Harlem Renaissance, with a booming Black middle class engaging in literature, art, and music.

• International Action: The 1926 Slavery Convention, an agreement under the League of Nations, was established to abolish slavery and forced labor worldwide.

• Births: Prominent figures born in 1926 include jazz musician and bandleader Edythe Turnham (March), Emmy-winning actress Beah Richards (April), and civil rights advocate Samuel Berry McKinney (December).

• Context: The era saw a massive northward migration, with over a million African Americans moving to northern cities, reshaping urban

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