STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — The Red, Black, and Green Ball returns for its 6th year, honoring two women who have dedicated their lives to making Staten Island a better place. On March 28 at 8 p.m. the ...

He created the red, black and green flag to symbolize black unity. And there were official U.N.I.A. slogans, prayers, poetry and songs. Garvey was known to rule the U.N.I.A. with an iron hand.