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An introduction to Queer flags
We have set 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, passionate orientation, and subcultures.
It embodies the many aspects of the LGBTQ+ community by having different flags that represent alternative things.
LGBTQ+ flags, fond 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 identity flag, is a six-coloured striped flag with red, orange, yellow, green, cerulean, and violet.
The LGBT rainbow flag history dates back to , when Gilbert Baker designed it, but it has since been modified.
Gilbert Baker became deeply interested in the LGBT flag’s creation after meeting influential same-sex attracted leader Harvey Milk, who challenged Baker to create a
The Progress Pride flag was developed in by agender American artist and architect Daniel Quasar (who uses xe/xyr pronouns). Based on the iconic rainbow flag from , the redesign celebrates the diversity of the LGBTQ community and calls for a more inclusive society. In , the V&A acquired a bespoke applique version of the Progress Pride flag that can be seen on display in the Design – Now gallery.
'Progress' is a reinterpretation of multiple iterations of the pride flag. The imaginative 'rainbow flag' was created by Gilbert Baker in to celebrate members of the gay and homosexual woman political movement. It comprised eight coloured stripes stacked on top of each other to evoke a rainbow, a symbol of hope. Baker assigned a specific meaning to each colour: pink for sex, red for life, orange for healing, yellow for sunlight, green for innateness, turquoise for magic, indigo for serenity and violet for spirit. A year later the pink and turquoise stripes were dropped owing to a shortage of pink fabric at the time and legibility concerns, resulting in the six-colour rainbow flag most commo
LGBTQ+ Pride Flags
In the LGBTQ+ community, we signify our pride with flags. With many different identities in the people, there comes many different flags to know. We have calm all of the flags and a guide to learn about all of the different colors of our community’s rainbow. We know that this may not be all of the flags that represent our community, but we will update the page as new flags become popular!
Explore the flag collection below! Observe a flag's name by hovering or clicking on the flag.
Umbrella Flags
Gilbert Baker Pride Flag
Traditional Pride Flag
Philadelphia Pride Flag
Progress Pride Flag
Intersex-Inclusive Progress Pride Flag
Queer Lgbtq+ fest Flag
The original Pride Flag was created in after activist Harvey Milk asked artist Gilbert Baker to design a symbol of gay pride. Each paint represents a different part of the LGBTQ+ community: hot pink represents sex, red symbolizes existence, orange stands for healing, yellow equals sunlight, green stands for nature, turquoise symbolizes magic and art,
Flags of the LGBTIQ Community
Flags have always been an integral part of the LGBTIQ+ movement. They are a apparent representation meant to mark progress, advocate for advocacy, and amplify the require 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 by Gilbert Baker, the iconic Pride Rainbow flag originally had eight stripes. The colors included pink to represent sexuality, red for healing, yellow for star, green for serenity with nature, turquoise for art, indigo for harmony, 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 Event 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 represent marginalized LGBTIQ+ people of dye and the triad of blue, pink, and ivory from the trans flag, the desig