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Pride Flags

Flags are often used as symbols of pride. It is no surprise then that numerous pride flags hold been created to represent the sexual and gender diversity of 2SLGBTQIA+ communities. Explore all the different flags and their meanings.

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  • Achillean Flag

    Achillean: Men or men-aligned individuals who are attracted to other men and men-aligned people. It is sometimes recognizable as men loving men (MLM). Achillean individuals may or may not be attracted to other genders. While this label isn’t exclusive, it is used to unify men-aligned people or men who love other men.

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    Creator: Redesigned by DeviantArt (Tumblr user)
    Flag meaning: The first iteration was created by pridenpositivity (Tumblr user). The flag contains the color blu

    22 LGBTQ+ Pride Flags and Their Meanings

    Gilbert Baker Movement Flag (Original Pride Flag)

    In , artist Gilbert Baker created the first version of the rainbow Self-acceptance flag we know today. "A Rainbow Flag was a conscious choice, instinctive and necessary," he wrote on his website. "The rainbow came from earliest recorded history as a symbol of hope."

    Each tint on the flag represents something different:

    • Pink = Sex
    • Red = Life
    • Orange = Healing
    • Yellow = Sunlight
    • Green = Nature
    • Turquoise = Magic
    • Blue = Serenity
    • Purple = Spirit

    Self-acceptance Flag

    According to The Gilbert Baker Foundation website, ask for for the Pride flag rose following the assassination of Harvey Milk in November It was tough to source the blazing pink fabric needed for the flag's top stripe, so Paramount Flag Business and Baker worked together to create a flag using stock rainbow fabric with seven stripes.

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    Rainbow Pride Flag (Traditional Pride Flag)

    The rainbow flag was modified again in When it was hung vertically from the lamppos

    Here’s What the Different LGBTQIA+ Flags Represent

    LGBTQIA+

    When we reflect of Pride Month, the first image that typically comes to mind is the classic rainbow flag. However, many people don’t realize that along with the Rainbow Pride Flag, there are an array of different identifiers that represent the diverse gay community. While many in the LGBTQIA+ community distinguish with the all-encompassing rainbow flag, each group has its own flag to represent its unique contributions and stories within the community. Here’s a rundown of the different flags and what they represent.

    The Gilbert Baker Pride Flag

    The original rainbow pride flag was designed by Gilbert Baker in at the request of Harvey Milk, the first openly queer elected official in California. Gilbert chose the rainbow as it represents a symbol of hope. 

    Original flag colors and meaning: 

    Pink: sex; Red: life; Orange: healing; Yellow: sunlight; Green: nature; Turquoise: magic; Blue: harmony; Violet: spirit.

    Rainbow Pride Flag 

    This is the iteration of the Pride Flag that we all know today, use

    Flags of the LGBTIQ Collective

    Flags have always been an integral part of the LGBTIQ+ movement. They are a observable representation meant to celebrate progress, advocate for representation, and exaggerate the demand and drive for collective action. There have been many LGBTIQ+ flags over the years. Some have evolved, while others are constantly being conceptualized and created.

    Rainbow Flag

    Created in by Gilbert Baker, the iconic Celebration Rainbow flag originally had eight stripes. The colors included pink to represent sexuality, red for healing, yellow for sun, lush for serenity with nature, turquoise for art, indigo for agreement, and violet for spirit. In the years since, the flag now has six colors. It no longer has a pink stripe, and the turquoise and indigo stripes were replaced with royal blue.

    Progress Pride Flag

    Created in by nonbinary artist Daniel Quasar, the Progress Pride flag is based on the iconic rainbow flag. With stripes of black and brown to stand for marginalized LGBTIQ+ people of shade and the triad of navy, pink, and white from the trans flag, the desig