Historical Facts and Events

White House Acknowledgement

Negro Election Black Celebration Exhibition

Springfield City Hall Flag Raising

In December of 1967 Charles and Jackson received acknowledgement of The Black American Heritage Flag by President Lyndon Johnson. The letter was signed by the Personal Secretary to the President of the United States.

Springfield City Hall Flag Raising

Negro Election Black Celebration Exhibition

Springfield City Hall Flag Raising

The Black American Heritage Flag has been raised at Springfield City Hall for the last 35 years. The event was started by the late Ruth B. Loving who is referred to as "the mother of Civil Rights for the city of Springfield, Mass." The event is held every year to acknowledge honor, and recognize the proud heritage of African-Americans.

Negro Election Black Celebration Exhibition

Salem United Inc, an organization in Salem, Mass. that "preserves, protects, and builds black history", hosts the annual Negro Election Day and Black Family Day Picnic. The Black American Heritage Flag was chosen to be unfurled at this event which is held on the third Saturday in July. The Negro Election Day exhibit is currently at Hamilton Hall. The exhibit details the history of Negro Election Day, when enslaved and free Black people got together to elect a king and queen. Because of The Black American Flag's history and mission, it is now included in the annual celebration and exhibit.

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