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Juneteenth Flag (sh.itjust.works)
submitted 1 month ago* (last edited 1 month ago) by kersploosh@sh.itjust.works to c/vexillology@lemmy.world
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I'm posting a day late for Juneteenth. I did not know this flag existed until I saw it flying outside a local government office.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Juneteenth_flag

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[–] kersploosh@sh.itjust.works 5 points 1 month ago* (last edited 1 month ago)

I found a library flyer that lays out the symbolism. Someone should add it to Wikipedia. Here's the short summary:

  • The star is for Texas, the last state in the Union (at the time) where the Emancipation Proclamation was enforced.

  • The nova/sunburst represents a new beginning for black Americans.

  • The colors match the red/white/blue of the American flag.

  • The arch where blue and red meet symbolizes a new horizon.

  • More recent flags include the date "June 19, 1865." (Visually, this is a terrible addition IMO.)

https://skokielibrary.info/media/uploads/The%20Juneteenth%20Flag.pdf

I suspect someone was just being an ass.

I suspect you are correct.