Juneteenth and the Flag Explained
The Flag of Juneteenth and How it was Created Credit: CapitolBNews The Juneteenth Flag, Explained The flag’s designer shares the story and inspiration for his design. Kenya Hunter, Capital B Atlanta 9:17 AM EDT on Jun 15, 2022 (KaCeyKal! for Vox) This story is part of a special Juneteenth project with Vox which explores the ongoing struggle for freedom for Black Americans. As the Juneteenth holiday approaches, you’ll start to see various symbols of Blackness across the country. Front lawns, apartment balconies, and clothing with the pan-African flag, “Black Power” fist, and other celebratory symbols will be everywhere. But did you know there’s a specific flag for Juneteenth? In fact, it has a backstory that goes back to the late 1990s. Capital B spoke with Ben Haith, the flag’s creator, and others to learn more about its history and impact. The history Haith, a community organizer and activist known better as “Boston Ben,” created the flag in 1997. In an interview with Capital B At