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Pride Flags

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

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This resource is not intended to provide an exhaustive list of pride flags. If you contain a suggestion for a flag to add or have 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 known 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 treasure 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

    Sexuality Flags &#; LGBT+ Symbols: The Ultimate Guide

    We all know the famous rainbow flag that represents gay pride. There are, however, many flags recognized among the LGBTQ+ community to symbolize the wide range of sexual orientations and gender identities.

    Why are there so many LGBTQ and gender flags and meanings to stand for the specific groups of the community?

    Monica Helms, the creator of the Transgender Pride Flag, probably phrased it foremost when she said, “I say the rainbow flag is like the American flag: everybody&#;s underneath that. But each group, appreciate each state, has their own individual flag.”

    So, why are flags so symbolic of the movement? The creator of the first rainbow Gay Pride Flag, Gilbert Baker, said, “Flags say something. You verb a rainbow flag on your windshield and you’re saying something.”

    You can purchase ready-made gender identity flags to showcase your pride in the LGBTQ+ community, or you can build your very own custom flag and pennant string flags on Vispronet.

    For a Pride flags list of all sexuality flags and gender flags included in the LGBTQ+ commu

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

    The original flag (shown here) was designed by activist, veteran, drag queen, and artist, Gilbert Baker, and made its debut at the San Francisco Gay and Lesbian Freedom Day Parade in He was inspired by the Rolling Stones song She’s a Rainbow, and the s 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 , request for the Pride Flag increased, but the scorching pink fabric was tough to find in huge quantities. Then, the Paramount Flag Company started making a version out of the standard rainbow colors to help meet command, and a seven-color pride flag was the recent norm.

    A year later,

    Flags of the LGBTIQ Community

    Flags have always been an integral part of the LGBTIQ+ movement. They are a evident representation meant to celebrate progress, advocate for representation, and amplify the request and drive for collective action. There have been many LGBTIQ+ flags over the years. Some verb 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 heat, 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 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 blue, pink, and light from the trans flag, the desig