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An introduction to LGBTQ+ flags

We own put 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+ society to represent various sexual orientations and preferences, gender identities, passionate orientation, and subcultures.

It embodies the many aspects of the Gay community by having different flags that represent different things.

LGBTQ+ flags, like country flags, all hold 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 pride flag, is a six-coloured striped flag with red, orange, yellow, green, blue, and violet.

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

Gilbert Baker became involved in the LGBT flag’s creation after meeting authoritative gay leader Harvey Milk, who challenged Baker to create a

Here’s What the Different LGBTQIA+ Flags Represent

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When we consider 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 homosexual community. While many in the LGBTQIA+ community spot 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 lgbtq+ 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 Community

Flags have always been an integral part of the LGBTIQ+ movement. They are a visible voice meant to rejoice progress, advocate for representation, and strengthen the demand and drive for collective action. There own been many LGBTIQ+ flags over the years. Some own evolved, while others are constantly entity 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 daystar, green for serenity with nature, turquoise for art, indigo for harmony, 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 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 color and the triad of cobalt , pink, and light from the transsexual flag, the desig

LGBTQ+ Pride Flags

In the LGBTQ+ community, we signify our pride with flags. With many diverse identities in the collective, there comes many distinct flags to know. We have collected all of the flags and a guide to learn about all of the alternative colors of our community’s rainbow. We know that this may not be all of the flags that represent our society, but we will update the page as brand-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 Pride 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 life, orange stands for healing, yellow equals sunlight, green stands for nature, turquoise symbolizes magic and art,