Is
the All American Flag illegal?
No. There is nothing illegal about
this flag. In fact, one of our manufacturers is among
the oldest
flag manufacturers in America. Additionally, the Supreme
Court of the United States has ruled
that it is not even illegal to burn a flag.
Is the All American Flag a protest against
Old Glory?
No. In fact we at Us for Once,
Inc. suggest that our flag fly alongside the red, white
and blue Old Glory. The All American flag does not intend
to insult Old Glory but intends to complement it by completing
the story it tells. African Americans were not included
under the conception of Old Glory. Slavery was still very
much a way of American life then. The All American Flag
signifies that, finally, "We are ALL AMERICANS."
Why have a flag for Black Americans which
is designed to look like the American Flag?
First, because we are of African decent
and we are American. What better way to say African
American? Next, as a group of people, African Americans
cannot trace our roots to specific places in Africa.
Only on occasion can one of us be so fortunate. Our
lives and thus our culture have by and large been shaped
in America. Indeed, we are more American than anyone
except the aboriginal Americans (so-called American
Indians). So the 13 stripes and 50 stars are an indication
that we are everywhere and have contributed in every
way to American society and development. And the red,
black and green maintain our attachment and fidelity
to our native land. We are, and this flag is, American.
Why do African Americans need a flag?
Every nation of people on the earth
has a flag or symbol that represents them. Because of
the nature of our origination as Americans, it is impossible
for us to have a symbol of any particular nation other
than America. Every American claims a nation somewhere
on the earth and you can see them proudly flying their
flags and symbols on special occasions. We need a symbol
which we can commonly claim. A flag identifies African
Americans as a nation to stand alongside all other nations.
How do I become a vendor?
If you have an interest in selling
our Flags as a vendor, we will be happy to accomodate
your needs. Please contact us at: UFOflags@usforonce.com,
(973) 351-9770 or (973) 926-0321 or Us For Once, 660 Stuyvesant Avenue, Irvington, New Jersey 07111.
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