Here, we dive into the history of the Pride flag, what it stands for today, and how contributors and customers can incorporate Pride visuals in a respectful and ethical way.Īs a community, both local and international, gay people were in the midst of an upheaval, a battle for equal rights, a shift in status where we were now demanding power, taking it. How did the rainbow-colored Pride flag become a universal symbol of gay pride, queer love, inclusivity, and tolerance? A flag really fit that mission, because that’s a way of proclaiming your visibility or saying, “This is who I am!” – Gilbert Baker, Creator of the Pride flag Our job as gay people was to come out, to be visible, to live in the truth. Celebrate Pride Month with a look at the most colorful symbol in LGBTQIA+ history and its changing role in how the community sees itself.
