Gay flag sign

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

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• 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 love 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 bl
  
  

  Here’s What the Different LGBTQIA+ Flags Represent

  LGBTQIA+

  When we deliberate 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 gender non-conforming community. While many in the LGBTQIA+ community detect 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.

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  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 male lover 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

  LGBTQ+ Pride Flags

  In the Queer community, we signify our pride with flags. With many different identities in the community, there comes many distinct flags to realize . We have unhurried all of the flags and a guide to study about all of the different colors of our community’s rainbow. We recognize that this may not be all of the flags that represent our community, but we will update the page as novel flags become popular!

  Explore the flag collection below! See a flag's name by hovering or clicking on the flag.
  

  Umbrella Flags

  • Gilbert Baker Pride Flag

  • Traditional Pride Flag

  • Philadelphia Lgbtq+ fest Flag

  • Progress Pride Flag

  • Intersex-Inclusive Progress Event Flag

  • Homosexual Pride Flag

  The original Pride Flag was created in after activist Harvey Milk asked musician Gilbert Baker to design a symbol of gay celebration. Each color represents a different part of the Queer community: hot pink represents sex, red symbolizes life, orange stands for healing, yellow equals sunlight, green stands for nature, turquoise symbolizes magic and art,
  
  

  The Progress Pride flag was developed in by non-binary American designer and designer Daniel Quasar (who uses xe/xyr pronouns). Based on the iconic rainbow flag from , the redesign celebrates the diversity of the LGBTQ group and calls for a more inclusive society. In , the V&A acquired a bespoke applique version of the Progress Identity flag that can be seen on display in the Style – Now gallery.
  
  

  'Progress' is a reinterpretation of multiple iterations of the pride flag. The imaginative 'rainbow flag' was created by Gilbert Baker in to rejoice members of the gay and lesbian 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 energy. A year later the pink and turquoise stripes were dropped owing to a shortage of pink fabric at the day and legibility concerns, resulting in the six-colour rainbow flag most commo