On the 4th of July, as we proclaimed our independence and the nation waved its flag in pride and patriotism, there are many that felt left out of the narrative, and for whom this is not a moment of celebration.  There are many who do not feel free in the home of the brave, a home that is theirs too. Inspired by new visions of “Old Glory” like Nacho Becera’s Serape Flag, Gregg Deal’s “Indigenous Flags,” and Nadeem Haidary’s information-driven flags, we launched an open call to redesign the stars and stripes. We asked artists how would they imagine the American flag in a way that’s inclusive of their community, represents their story, and their ideals. These flags could be just for their community, or one that truly encompasses us all.

From Annie Nakahara: “This flag is a hybrid of each nationality of my ancestors. As a mixed-race person, I believe that this flag not only shows how diverse I am as an individual but also shows how diverse America is. As a nation, we are composed of many different people and cultures and that is what makes us who we are, as a country.”