Juneteenth has its own flag
The original flag was the brainchild of Ben Haith, activist and founder of the National Juneteenth Celebration. In 1997, he collaborated with illustrator Lisa Jeanne Graf to formally design the flag. It was revised in 2000 and then in 2007 the date “June 19, 1865” was added.
The red, white and blue colors of the flag reflect the colors of the American flag and serve as a reminder that slaves and their descendants are Americans.
The background of a red and blue curve represents a new horizon and new opportunities for Black Americans.
The white star in the center stands for two things. The first is Texas, the Lone Star State, where Juneteenth originated. The second is the freedom of Black Americans in all 50 states.
The burst around the star is a nova, a new star. It represents a new beginning for Black Americans
