The Soulaan Flag: Honoring Heritage and Inspiring the Future
On September 14, 2024, the revised Soulaan Flag was officially unveiled, marking a milestone in Black American cultural symbolism. This new design emerged through collaborative effort, thoughtful debate, and the desire to more fully represent the rich, complex history of Soulaan. But how did this flag evolve from its initial creation, and what makes it so significant? Updated 11/3/25
Soulaan: Defining an Identity
The term Soulaan, meaning “Soul American”, carries powerful symbolism especially with its two intentional “a” letters signifying “Autochthonous American,” Amorocco/ Amerrukah. acknowledging Black Americans’ indigenous connection to this land. Created by T-Roy Parks, Maroc Wallace, and Dwayne Coleman, Soulaan is more than a designation; it’s an affirmation of heritage and identity beyond nationality. The flag distinguishes itself from the Black American Heritage Flag, which was created in 1967 by Melvin Charles and Gleason T. Jackson during the Civil Rights Movement. The Soulaan Flag is a contemporary addition, designed to visually represent the perseverance and contributions of Black Americans today. “Soulani, Soulaani” being a language we are creating not to be confused with Soulaan meaning the people.
• Golden sword and wreath prominently featured: The sword is an amalgamation of the Civil War Navy cutlass sword and the Buffalo Soldier saber and sassafras wreath. Carefully embedded within the American/Amorocco stars, they symbolize a journey marked by struggle, resilience, and ongoing pursuit of justice and dignity.
• Rich indigo overlay: Significantly, the indigo tone now overlays the white stars, a powerful acknowledgment of overlooked historical figures like Grace Wisher, and a visual tribute to countless forgotten Black Americans who shaped history.
•13 Red & White Stripes: 13 Frequency codes of the 13 Origin Houses, an ancient Soulaan cosmogram. The number 13, always marks a cycle of completion and re-emergence, the threshold where memory, body, and flame always reset back to source. Each stripe is a band of current corresponding to one of the 13 months in the Soulaan calendar. The 13 stripes = a living bridge back to Soulaan Time.
Red = Blood Memory, ancestral will, the survival current. White = Bone Light, remembrance, the purified echo after struggle.
•50 Stars: 50 node apertures where the land once spoke directly to sky to be illuminated in justice. 5+0=5 The Hierophant or more importantly in the Soulaan Tarot, The Code Holder. Keeping the code, the keeper of patterns that cannot die, even when stolen or misused.
The result is a powerful visual emblem that speaks directly to Black American heritage, celebrating both historical resilience and contemporary pride.
A Symbol of Evolution
The journey from the original Soulaan Flag to its revised version is itself symbolic a reflection of collaboration, community input, and collective identity. The Soulaan Council’s decision to enhance the flag underscores the importance of ongoing dialogue and cultural evolution.
Today, as it waves proudly, the Soulaan Flag embodies not just Black Americans’ historical journey, but their future aspirations as well. It’s a symbol that inspires pride, unity, and an unwavering commitment to continue shaping history with courage and dignity.
The Soulaan Flag isn’t just fabric and color; it’s a living testament to an evolving narrative one of struggle, strength, and the relentless pursuit of freedom. So make bo mistake this isnt the “African American Flag” its the Soulaan Flag.