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An introduction to Homosexual flags

We have position together a list of some of the LGBTQ+ flags, where they came from and what they represent.

Keep reading to learn about the history of the flags and more.

Why are there different flags in the LGBTQ+ community?

There are numerous flags used in the LGBTQ+ community to represent various sexual orientations and preferences, gender identities, sentimental orientation, and subcultures.

It embodies the many aspects of the LGBTQ+ community by having different flags that represent other things.

LGBTQ+ flags, prefer country flags, all have meaning. Each colour represents and means something different.

The history of the original LGBT flag

The “original” LGBT flag, also known as the rainbow flag or the lgbtq+ fest flag, is a six-coloured striped flag with red, orange, yellow, green, sky, and violet.

The LGBT rainbow flag history dates back to 1978, when Gilbert Baker designed it, but it has since been modified.

Gilbert Baker became emotionally attached in the LGBT flag’s creation after meeting influential homosexual leader Harvey Milk, who challenged Baker to create a representative flag for the community.

Prior to the creation of the pride flag, the pink trian

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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.

Interested in exploring further? Grab the online Positive Space: Foundations course to learn more about sex, sexuality, and gender diversity.

This resource is not intended to provide an exhaustive list of pride flags. If you own a suggestion for a flag to add or own any feedback on the information provided, please contact us.

 

  • Achillean Flag

    Achillean: Men or men-aligned individuals who are attracted to other men and men-aligned people. It is sometimes established 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.

    Date: 2016
    Creator: Redesigned by DeviantArt (Tumblr user)
    Flag meaning: The first iteration was created by pridenpositivity (Tumblr user). The flag contains the color blue to represent men and a lime-green carnation in the center, which was popularized by Oscar Wilde

    Flags of the LGBTIQ Community

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

    Rainbow Flag

    Created in 1978 by Gilbert Baker, the iconic Pride Rainbow flag originally had eight stripes. The colors included pink to represent sexuality, red for healing, yellow for sun, green for serenity with nature, turquoise for art, indigo for concord, and violet for essence. 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 2018 by nonbinary painter Daniel Quasar, the Progress Pride flag is based on the iconic 1978 rainbow flag. With stripes of black and brown to represent marginalized LGBTIQ+ people of color and the triad of azure, pink, and white from the trans flag, the design represents diversity and inclusion.

    Trans Flag

    Conceived by Monica Helms, an

    You might be familiar with the six-colored rainbow flag that is widely used to represent the Queer community. But did you know that this is a relatively new rendition of the original? 

    The authentic flag (shown here) was designed by activist, veteran, drag queen, and creator, Gilbert Baker, and made its debut at the San Francisco Gay and Lesbian Freedom Day Celebration in 1978. He was inspired by the Rolling Stones song She’s a Rainbow, and the 1960s hippies movement, assigning each color with a specific meaning:

    • Pink: Sex (later removed)

    • Red: Life

    • Orange: Healing

    • Yellow: Sunlight

    • Green: Nature

    • Turquoise: Magic (later removed)

    • Indigo: Serenity

    • Violet: Spirit 

    The evolution to the six-colored flag used today happened out of practicality. 

    After the parade in 1978, demand for the Celebration Flag increased, but the hot pink fabric was difficult to find in large quantities. Then, the Paramount Flag Company started making a version out of the standard rainbow colors to help connect demand, and a seven-color pride flag was the new norm.

    A year later, the flag evolved once more…

    Источник: https://www.sfgmc.org/blog/pride-flags
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