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The Black American Culture Woke Flag symbolizes unity, resilience,
creativity, and self-awareness within African American culture. Its
foundation is inspired by the original flag of the Wassoulou Empire of west
Africa (1878–1898). The Wassoulou Empire also referred to as the Mandinka
Empire or Mandingo Empire which derived from the Mali Empire famously known
to King Mansa Musa who was considered the richest man that ever lived.
Emperor Samori Toure the establisher of the Wassoulou Empire was one of the
last key figures in resisting colonialism in West Africa The empire spanned
parts of present-day Mali, Guinea, Sierra Leone, and Ivory Coast. African
Americans largely descend from the Mandinka/Mandingo people of West Africa,
with 90% tracing roots to this group and 10% to the Yoruba and Bantu
peoples. Eventually the empire was annulled by the French colonial Amy so
went its flag.
The flag's creed honors The Black American Culture which is a GLOBAL
SUPERPOWER it pays tribute to all African empires, tribes, and
civilizations. The term "Wassoulou" (pronounced WAS-SOU-LOU, meaning "hold
your head up") is how you greet the flag its colors and symbols.
Mandinka Flower: Represents spirituality, righteousness, unity, and
understanding.
Colors:
Black: Strength and endurance of African Americans.
Sky Blue: The Atlantic Ocean and the slave trade.
Dark Blue: The dark nights endured in slave ships.
White: Symbolizes systemic racism and colonialism.
Red: The bloodshed of African Americans throughout history.
Yellow: Gold and the manifestation of royalty.
Green: Connection to Africa’s fertile, rich soil.
The flag incorporates "20-1619", marking the arrival of the first enslaved
Africans in Jamestown, Virginia. The word "Woke," rooted in
African-American English since the 1930s, signifies awareness of social and
political issues impacting African Americans, encapsulated in the phrase
"stay woke."
