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The FBA Heritage Flag represents the distinct lineage, sacrifice, and cultural identity of Foundational Black Americans — rooted in the American story from its earliest days.

FBA Grio — named for the West African oral historian and keeper of community memory — exists to preserve and transmit Foundational Black American history for every generation.

The sword-and-laurel emblem honors the dual legacy of FBA military service and intellectual achievement — from the Revolutionary War through the Civil Rights era.

The FBA Heritage Flag was designed to give Foundational Black Americans a symbol of their own — one that honors the specific lineage of those whose ancestors built this nation.

Each pin in this set represents a pillar of the FBA Grio mission: the sword (service and sacrifice), the laurel (achievement and culture), and the wordmark (the living archive).

Carry the legacy. The Heritage Flag design on this tote is a daily reminder of the Foundational Black American story — one that belongs in every home, school, and community.

Start every morning with the legacy. The sword-and-laurel emblem is a symbol of the builders, soldiers, scholars, and artists who made Foundational Black American history.

The FBA Heritage Flag is more than a design — it is a declaration. Hang it as a permanent statement of Foundational Black American identity, history, and pride.

FBA Grio's tradition is one of storytelling and memory. This journal is an invitation to continue that tradition — to record your own history as part of the larger FBA story.