African American Virginia Flag - The Harriet Tubman Honor

The African American Virginia Flag features Harriet Tubman instead of an Amazon.  Likewise a different kind of tyrant is being trampled over.  The tyrant is a slave owner; he is dressed in a violet suit to match the ancient tyrant on the official flag of Virginia.  Likewise Harriet is wearing a blue dress.  A difference is that Tubman is holding a long shotgun instead of a spear, and she carries a bag full of supplies—no sword.  For the tyrant, his overseer hat has been knocked off.  Finally, Harriet is stepping on his whip, symbolizing the end of slavery in the US.  

Also, to the left of Tubman is Presidential Proclamation 95, better known as the Emancipation Proclamation with its date January 1, 1863.  The ancient custom of slavery seemed to be an impossible thing to rid society of, but by the 1860s this cruel institution became was outlawed within the United States of America.  Yet for 99% of human history owning another person as property was a way of life.  Its dismissal was met with great sacrifice and great bloodshed. It is proper to honor all souls involved with its passing, good and bad, for mercy is the way of America.

It is for memories like this, when the simple prayer of God Bless America holds its value.