Object Details Created by David Hammons, American, born 1943 Caption Marcus Garvey designed the African American flag, which looked like the Italian flag, except that it is red, black, and green. But ...

The flag also reflects a pivotal moment in time: The piece’s creation in 1990 coincided with the release of Nelson Mandela and the election of the first Black mayor of New York City. “ ...

Learn about one family’s journey of discovery at Passion to Purpose: The African American Flag Story at the Baltimore County Public Library North Point Branch, 1716 Merritt Blvd., Dundalk.

The building is the International African American Museum (IAAM), located on Gadsden’s Wharf, which, from 1783-1807, was the largest single point of entry into North America for enslaved Africans.