1963 - African Liberation Day Commemorated Worldwide

African Liberation Day, though officially commemorated on May 25, is often observed on adjacent days like May 27 through marches, conferences, and celebrations across the Black diaspora. The day commemorates the 1963 founding of the Organization of African Unity (now the African Union), symbolizing the continent’s united struggle against colonialism and imperialism. In many cities, especially in the U.S. and Caribbean, May 27 observances have included rallies focused on political education, cultural pride, and calls for pan-African solidarity. From Malcolm X to Kwame Ture, African Liberation Day has served as a platform for radical Black thought and internationalist resistance. Celebrating it on May 27 in some communities reflects the flexible, grassroots nature of pan-African organizing. The annual commemoration remains a cornerstone in the global Black calendar, affirming collective struggle, self-determination, and cultural unity.