The Soulaan/Soulaani/Soulani Flag: A Symbol of Lineage and Evolution
The Soulaan Flag, initially created and designed by Maroc Wallace in collaboration with Dwayne (Midnight) and T-Roy, underwent a significant revision after an internal review by the Soulaan Council. This council, comprised of leaders and cultural historians within the Soulaan/Soulaani community, recognized the potential to enhance the flag's symbolism, prompting discussions and debates that ultimately led to its finalized version, officially unveiled on September 14, 2024.
OG Soulaan flag
The Origins and Significance
Soulaan meaning “Soul American” the two a's" which stand for "Autochthonous American” or Amerrukan. Soulaan was created by its creators T-Roy Parks, Maroc Wallace , and Dwayne Coleman, is an ethnic designation rather than a nationality. The original Soulaan/Soulaani/Soulani/Soulaani Flag, introduced on August 9, 2024, was met with widespread approval from Black Americans for its thoughtful blend of historical and cultural elements. It’s used to describe the autochthonous (Formerly) Black Americans of North America USA or Amorocco, that can trace their lineage here by frequency and autochthonous roots.
This Soulaan Flag stands apart from the 1967 Black American Heritage Flag by Melvin Charles and Gleason T. Jackson. Where that banner honored survival through the Civil Rights era, the Soulaan Flag marks sovereign return a living testament to the endurance, brilliance, and ongoing emergence of autochthonous Soulaan people.
Sword & Wreath Trident
The central blade fuses the Civil War Navy cutlass with the Buffalo Soldier saber tempered steel and rooted soil. The sassafras wreath, an herb of warding and remembrance, wraps the blade in ancestral sanction. Together it forms the three prongs of the trident, the holy trinity. Breath.Emotion.Attention. Mind.Body.Spirit Earthform.Dreamform.Solar Self Past.Present.Future. Earth.Soulaan.Sun.
Indigo Field
Indigo overlays the white stars in honor of erased architects like Grace Wisher and the uncounted Soulaan artisans who dyed, stitched, built, and bled into this land’s foundation. Indigo = memory pigment. What was hidden is now sovereign and visible.
13 Stripes
Thirteen is not colonial it is cosmic. These stripes are harmonic bands corresponding to the 13-month Soulaan calendar. The 13 stripes = a living bridge back to Soulaan Time encoded by our ancestors, strategically.
Red — Blood Memory, survival fire, ancestral will
White — Bone Light, purified remembrance, the clarity after trial
13 marks completion → re-emergence. Every stripe is a cycle, a pulse, a return to Source.
50 Stars
Fifty portals of land-to-sky speaking once sealed, now observed.
5 + 0 = 5: the Solar Hierophant.
In Soulaan terms: The Code Holder card guardian of pattern, keeper of truth that cannot be erased, only misused until reclaimed.
*Soulaan Tarot coming soon
The Revision Process
-Early concept art of new flag
The council, a group of dedicated individuals committed to honoring Black American heritage, convened to explore ideas and suggestions that could further enhance the design. These discussions were rooted in the belief that the flag should not only pay homage to Black Americans' past but also inspire future generations.
One of the key revisions proposed was a slight adjustment to the layout of the sword and wreath. The council believed that the positioning of these symbols could be more balanced to emphasize both resilience and victory, two important pillars in the Black American experience. The wreath, symbolizing honor and glory, was enlarged slightly and repositioned to appear more prominent, with the golden sword representing the fight for freedom cutting through challenges in a more forward-facing, assertive stance.
Another suggestion was the addition of a deeper shade of indigo, enriching the color palette and giving it a more pronounced presence on the flag. This change aimed to further highlight the historical significance of indigo in Black American culture and economy, symbolizing both struggle and triumph.
The stars and stripes of the American flag, already central to the design, were re-emphasized to reflect the duality of Black Americans’ identity: as part of the broader American experience, yet distinct in their unique history and contributions.
The Finalized Flag Updated 11/3/25
The finalized Soulaan Flag, otherwise searched as the “African American Flag” misnomer, features a deeper indigo tone overlay of the traditional white stars, symbolizing the often-overlooked contributions of Black Americans throughout history. This includes a tribute to Grace Wisher, whose pivotal role in crafting the American flag was largely forgotten. The blue hue over the white stars serves as a powerful acknowledgment of her legacy and the many untold stories woven into the nation’s fabric.
The flag now stands as a powerful symbol of both unity and evolution within the Black American community. Its journey from the original August design to the revised version reflects the collective input and vision of the Soulaan community, with the council’s role ensuring that the flag is not only an emblem of heritage but also a forward-looking beacon of hope and progress.