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[Gamma]

and i am saying it ought not to be if for no other reason than because the black stars was not controversial.

[Rudi]

Here goes:

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Ghana

Use National flag and state ensign
Proportion 2:3
Adopted 1957 (readopted 1966)
Design Horizontal tricolour of red, gold, and green, with a black star in the center
Designed by Theodosia Okoh

Variant flag of Ghana
Use Civil ensign
Proportion 2:3
Design A red field with the national flag, fimbriated in black, in the canton

Variant flag of Ghana
Use Naval ensign
Proportion 2:3
Design Red St. George cross on white ensign, with the national flag in canton.


Ghana flags flying in AccraThe flag of Ghana was designed to replace the flag of the United Kingdom upon attainment of independence in 1957. It was flown until 1959, and then reinstated in 1966. It consists of the Pan-African colours of red, yellow, and green, in horizontal stripes, with a black five-pointed star in the centre of the gold stripe. The Ghanaian flag was the first African flag after the flag of Ethiopia to feature these colours.

The black star was adopted from the flag of the Black Star Line, a shipping line incorporated by Marcus Garvey that operated from 1919 to 1922.,[1] and gives the Ghana national football team their nickname, the Black Stars.

The red represents the blood of those who died in the country's struggle for independence, the gold represents the mineral wealth of the country, the green symbolises the country's rich forests and natural wealth, and the black star stands for "the lodestar of African freedom".[citation needed]

The flag's design influenced that of the flag of Guinea-Bissau (1973).

[Paul Marin]

and i am saying it ought not to be if for no other reason than because the black stars was not controversial.

We agree; but let them try it and see the firestorm that would ensue. Yesterday when I dropped my daughter off at soccer practice, (at a local university), I saw a blonde haired white youth (presumably a student) holding hands with a cris black (and I mean fit) young lady. I had to catch myself. Back in the day, me woulda try bowl him out. We have to admit we tend to have a double standard that until lifted, will suppress all of us...still...stay vigilant, but be fair.

[OJ]

There is a very esteem club in Toronto called the Serbian White Eagles.. Nothing racist about it ! but when they play against Croatia or any of the Yugoslavian breakaway countries it matters culturally.... The name in of intelf is not racist to the general public but culturally to the people who been warring in that home country it has meaning. But I dont see how that to do with your defense of your position... I tell you, you are reaching.. What happen Mo jump ship... x left you in it..

[Rudi]

I know blacks who have played for both the Serbian White Eagles and Toronto Croatia. When those two teams it is war.

[Zeppo]

I heard that Samuel L. Jackson supports the team simply because of their nickname!

[Bruce]

I am half Polish (mother's side of the family.) I think "The Polka Boyz" would be more appropriate.

The Polish FA uses a falcon for its logo. www.pzpn.pl

[OJ]

yes and the name dont mean anything to the black people but the Croatian guy it matters.. right!

[Me]

Well, this article says they are called "The Black Stars" to "specifically to reflect the aspirations of the black race". Would that be okay then, for the Polish team to be named "The White Stars" to "specifically to reflect the aspirations of the white race"?

http://ghanaian-chronicle.com/news/l...tells-its-own/

Kindly don't leave out the starliner and the social times out of the story behind the name. If they were in the same scenario, then it would be quite understandable that they have such a name.

[Paul Marin]

There is a very esteem club in Toronto called the Serbian White Eagles.. Nothing racist about it ! but when they play against Croatia or any of the Yugoslavian breakaway countries it matters culturally.... The name in of intelf is not racist to the general public but culturally to the people who been warring in that home country it has meaning. But I dont see how that to do with your defense of your position... I tell you, you are reaching.. What happen Mo jump ship... x left you in it..

It was just a question OJ. Nothing more.

[Rockman]

Should there be a black history month?

[Paul Marin]

Should there be a black history month?

Absolutely! But do you think there should there be a white history month as well? One day, let's just hope there is an "American History" (or pick your culture) month without regard to race. As Bob said: "until the color of a man's skin, is of no more significance than his eyes..." That goes for all people right?

[Peter R]

of course... so far it's been all "white history" so to speak, and black people especially those of us who (man would seh mi not all black racially but politically I have to be) live on this side of the world have very little real appreciation of black history. It is an attempt to put things right. Ultimately, we shouldn't need it... hopefully.

[Rockman]

True, well it has all been white stars too.

[Rockman]

This reverse racism thingy isn't that simple, fact is it is the status quo that is being challenged or maintained.