That banner with a bursting star in the middle is the Juneteenth Flag, a symbolic representation of the end of slavery in the United States. The flag is the brainchild of activist Ben Haith, founder of the National Juneteenth Celebration Foundation (NJCF). Here’s what each element of the flag represents. The starThe white star in the center of the flag has a dual meaning, Haith said. On the Juneteenth flag, this represents a new beginning for the African Americans of Galveston and throughout the land.