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This hoop is part of the Hoopologie Social Impact Program. Proceeds support organizations amplifying and uplifting the Black flow arts community and Black-led causes. Learn about our full impact →
The Inspiration
Colors of the Pan-African Flag
The Black Excellence Hoop is inspired by the Pan-African flag — its Black, Green, Red, and Yellow chosen to represent the blood, the soil, and the prosperity of Africa and its people. Each color carries meaning that runs deep into history, identity, and collective power.
BlackThe Infinite · The Unified · Melanin
Represents the color of the infinite, the mysterious, the unified, the definitive. Black represents melanin — the chemical that gives color to the Original people.
GreenFertility · Productivity · Mother Nature
Represents fertility, productivity, and Mother Nature. The unification of Africa into one mighty nation — protected, self-sustaining, and developed to her full potential.
RedPassion · Momentum · Blood
Represents passion, aggression, and momentum — and most importantly, blood. The life force and sacrifice of generations in pursuit of freedom and dignity.
YellowSun · Prosperity · Justice
Inspired by the traditional Ethiopian flag, which has influenced the flags of many Pan-African organizations. Represents the Sun, prosperity, hope, justice, and equality.
How It's Made
The Tape Layers
Black Majick Holographic RainbowFull base wrap · prismatic color shift
Green Satin LusterWide spiral overlay · satin finish
¼" Red VinylEdge outline on satin spiral
¼" Yellow VinylSecond edge outline on satin spiral
Hoop Specifications
Tubing Option AStandard 1" OD PE — Heavier, beginner-ideal
Tubing Option B7/8" OD HDPE — Lighter, intermediate feel
Best ForNew hoopers, fitness hooping, on-body flow
SizingMultiple OD sizes available — choose at checkout
ConnectionRivet-free push-button snap closure
Handmade inBoulder, Colorado · Hoopologie Studio
Supporting Flow Therapy for the Culture
This hoop was created in honor of Black History Month and the ongoing work of Black flow artists worldwide. Proceeds support Flow Therapy for the Culture — an organization devoted to raising awareness and building community among Black flow artists and those interested in learning the art. Hoopologie is committed to creating change from the inside out, and this hoop is a tangible expression of that commitment.
Hoopologie is committed to creating change from the inside out. We are taking a more aggressive stance to make meaningful progress for inequality in wellbeing, human rights, social impact initiatives, and environmental sustainability. The flow community is expansive and is positioned to create change and impact across the world.
In honor of Black History Month, we are pleased to share “The Black Excellence Hoop” 100% of the proceeds for this hoop will go to various organizations supporting the Black community.
This hoop is inspired by the colors of the Pan-African flag, which consists of Black, Green, Red and Yellow. The colors of the flag were chosen to represent the blood, the soil, and the prosperity of Africa and its people.
Red represents passion, aggression, momentum, and – most importantly – blood. Black represents the color of the infinite, the mysterious, the unified, the definitive. Black represents melanin – the chemical that gives color to the Original people.
Green represents color of fertility, productivity, and Mother Nature. It represents the unification of Africa into one mighty nation – protected, self-sustaining, and developed to her full potential.
Yellow is not always seen in the Pan-African flag, however it is inspired by the traditional Ethiopian flag, which has influenced the flags of many Pan-African organizations and politics. Yellow represents the Sun, prosperity, hope, justice and equality.
This hoop uses 1" Black Rainbow Deco Tape and 1" Green Satin Deco Tape outlined with red and yellow 1/4" gaffer tape.
Donation period ceased on 5.31.21.