Bisexual Pride flag Bisexual Pride flag (Creative Commons) The new flag sparked controversy, but it has a large host of supporters, including Lena Waithe who fabulously wore a cape version of the inclusive flag to the 2018 Met Gala. More Color More Pride flag (Creative Commons) In 2017, campaign group More Color More Pride added two extra stripes of black and brown to the traditional flag in order to tangibly include people of colour.
Gilbert Baker’s original design (Creative Commons) However, the design we are most familiar with has changed slightly from the original designed by Gilbert Baker in 1977. The rainbow flag is seen at Pride events all around the world and is often used as a collective symbol for the entire LGBT community. LGBT+ or Gay Pride flag Gay Pride flag (Creative Commons) Though Pride 2020 is largely taking place indoors, you can still be loud and proud by displaying your chosen flag at home, as your Zoom background, or on social media.
From the bisexual Pride flag to the trans Pride flag, here’s a guide to all the different designs.Įach year in June, the queer community comes together to march through city centres honouring the diversity of our people – often, by waving or dressing themselves in flags. Pride month is a time for protest and celebration, one when the LGBT+ community unite under the rainbow banner or their chosen Pride flag. LGBT flags and a breakdown of their colours and meanings
