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[[File:Flag of Ethiopia (1975-1987, 1991-1996).svg|thumb|The traditional [[flag of Ethiopia]]. Despite not being Pan-African in its original conception, it has influenced the flags of many Pan-African organizations and polities.]] |
[[File:Flag of Ethiopia (1975-1987, 1991-1996).svg|thumb|The traditional [[flag of Ethiopia]]. Despite not being Pan-African in its original conception, it has influenced the flags of many Pan-African organizations and polities.]] |
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[[File:Flag of the UNIA.svg|thumb|The [[Universal Negro Improvement Association and African Communities League|UNIA]] or [[Black nationalism|Black Nationalist]] ([[Garveyism|Garveyist]]) flag.]] |
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The term '''[[Pan-Africanism|Pan-African]] colours''' are either of two sets of three colours: [[red]], [[Gold (color)|gold]] (not yellow, despite its appearance), and [[green]] (inspired by the [[flag of Ethiopia]]) |
The term '''[[Pan-Africanism|Pan-African]] colours''' are either of two sets of three colours: [[red]], [[Gold (color)|gold]] (not yellow, despite its appearance), and [[green]] (inspired by the [[flag of Ethiopia]]). |
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Red, [[black]], and green are the colours of [[Black nationalism|Black Nationalism]], which should not be confused for Pan-Africanism, although it is often confused as such, given the political tendency’s support of Black [[self-determination]]. <ref>{{Cite journal|last=Shelby|first=Tommie|date=2003-10|title=Two Conceptions of Black Nationalism|url=http://journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/0090591703252826|journal=Political Theory|language=en|volume=31|issue=5|pages=664–692|doi=10.1177/0090591703252826|issn=0090-5917}}</ref> |
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They are used in [[flag]]s and other emblems of various countries and territories in [[Africa]] and the [[Americas]] to represent [[Pan-Africanism|Pan-Africanist]] ideology. The [[Rastafarianism|Rastafarian]] movement and many Pan-African organisations also often employ the colours for their activities. |
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==The Ethiopian colours== |
==The Ethiopian colours== |
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The term Pan-African colours are either of two sets of three colours: red, gold (not yellow, despite its appearance), and green (inspired by the flag of Ethiopia).
Red, black, and green are the colours of Black Nationalism, which should not be confused for Pan-Africanism, although it is often confused as such, given the political tendency’s support of Black self-determination. [1]
They are used in flags and other emblems of various countries and territories in Africa and the Americas to represent Pan-Africanist ideology. The Rastafarian movement and many Pan-African organisations also often employ the colours for their activities.
The Ethiopian colours
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Green, gold and red are now found on the national flags of many African nations. The colour combination was borrowed from the flag of Ethiopia. [citation needed] The Ethiopian flag has influenced the flags of many Pan-African organizations and polities. Except for a brief period of occupation by Italy under the Fascists, Ethiopia remained outside European control during the colonial era by defeating the Italian army at the battle of Adwa, Ethiopia, in 1896. As a result, the country drew the admiration of many newly independent states in Africa. The adoption of the Ethiopian national colours by many Pan-African entities is a consequence of this. The first African state to adopt a red, gold and green flag upon independence was Ghana in 1957.
The UNIA colours
The UNIA founded by Marcus Garvey has a constitution which defines red, black, and green as the Pan-African colours: "red representing the noble blood that unites all people of African ancestry, the colour black for the people, green for the rich land of Africa."[citation needed] The UNIA flag was designated the official colours of Black Africans by the UNIA at its convention in Madison Square Garden on August 13, 1920 in New York City, United States.
Current country flags with the Pan-African symbolism
The following are countries and territories that use one or both sets of Pan-African colours in their official flags:
Africa
Non-national flags
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African American flag by David Hammons -
Alternative African American flag -
French Guiana (unofficial) -
Flag of the Union of African States (1958–1961) -
Flag of the Union of African States (1961–1962)
Former flags with the colours
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Biafra (1967–1970) -
Cape Verde (1975–1992) -
People's Republic of Congo (1970–1991) -
Ghana (1964–1966) -
Haiti (1964–1986) -
Malawi (2010–2012) -
Rwanda (1961–2001) -
South Kasai (1960–1961) -
Zaire (Congo-Kinshasa) (1971–1997) -
Zimbabwe Rhodesia (Zimbabwe) (1979)
Non Pan-African flags with Pan-African colours
Flags listed may use the Pan-African colours, but are not Pan-African flags as the official symbolism of these colours is not identified as relating to Pan-Africanism. Rastafari colours also originate from the Ethiopian flag, but are not related to Pan-Africanism.
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Rasta flag
See also
- Flag of Lithuania
- Malay tricolour
- Nordic Cross Flag
- Pan-African flag
- Pan-Arab colours
- Pan-Slavic colours
- Tricolour
- United States of Africa
References
- ^ Shelby, Tommie (2003-10). "Two Conceptions of Black Nationalism". Political Theory. 31 (5): 664–692. doi:10.1177/0090591703252826. ISSN 0090-5917.
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- Znamierowski, Alfred (2001). The World Encyclopedia of Flags: The Definitive Guide to International Flags, Banners, Standards and Ensigns. London: Anness Publishing.