1975 – African Liberation Day Rallies Held Nationwide

On May 24, 1975, African Liberation Day was marked with mass rallies across the United States in solidarity with anti-colonial movements on the African continent. Originating in the 1950s and widely adopted by African Americans in the 1970s, the day was used to build connections between Black freedom struggles in the U.S. and liberation movements in Angola, Mozambique, Zimbabwe, and South Africa. In cities like Washington, D.C., Detroit, and San Francisco, thousands gathered to hear speakers, join marches, and celebrate cultural unity. These rallies underscored the growing influence of Pan-Africanism among African Americans and highlighted the shared fight against imperialism and white supremacy. May 24, 1975, stands as a moment of transnational Black solidarity, where African American communities affirmed their identity not only in local civil rights but in global liberation. The legacy of African Liberation Day continues as a rallying cry for justice, unity, and Black internationalism.