The mark consists of The mark consists of a stylized crest or coat-of-arms design with multiple symbolic elements. At the center of the mark is a black scalloped circular shield outlined in gold, containing the letters “AAU” in a gold bold interlocked design with black red and green background. Below the letters is the phrase “AFRICAN AMERICAN UNITY” in uppercase gold lettering. To the left within the shield is a solid gold silhouette of the African continent. To the right is a partial red, white, and blue American flag. Below the central design is a green, red, and black gradient base, symbolizing the Pan-African colors.The shield is placed within an ornate gold heraldic crest composed of floral and leaf-like designs. Centered within the bottom of the crest is the date “1865” in gold, marking a historical reference.Beneath the crest is a gold ribbon banner featuring the text “A.A.UMOJA” in capitalized gold serif font, and underneath that, in smaller gold text, is the phrase “OUR PART OF OUR DIASPORA.” historical, and cultural tone through the consistent use of gold, black, red, green, and blue.