Of course, this list isn’t exhaustive because flags are always being devised to reflect different sub-cultures, but hopefully this will useful for the next time you see one of these gorgeous symbols being flown at the next Pride event. We’ve collected a list of the Pride flags that have become synonymous with various identities in our vibrant community. The existence of this flag doesn’t take away from anybody else’s identity. “That is literally the purpose of any flag we have – to stand as a symbol for an identity, whether it’s a country, a municipality, a company, it stands as a symbol to recognise and highlight the experiences of this entity. Instead it is a way to symbolise, to highlight, and to stand in solidarity with these other identities,” she told GAY TIMES. “This eight-stripe flag is not a replacement, in the same way that that those other flags didn’t replace the original. When we spoke to Amber Hikes, developer of the eight-stripe More Colour More Pride flag, she explained the importance of individual symbols for LGBTQ+ sub-cultures – and she did it beautifully. NEWSFLASH PEOPLE: one flag would be a snooze-fest! There has been pushback, however, from members of the community who argue that the original Pride flag encompasses and celebrates all identities. Since artist and gay rights activist Gilbert Baker created the original flag in 1978, various designers and advocates have made different (or updated) variations of the flag to better represent individual communities. The agender pride flag has seven stripes, in order from top to bottom: Black, Grey, White, Light Green, White, Grey, and Black.Each year, the rainbow flag is flown at Pride events all around a world to reflect the beauty and diversity of the LGBTQ+ community. The non-binary pride flag has four stripes, in order from top to bottom: Yellow, White, Violet, and Black. The transgender pride flag has five stripes, in order from top to bottom: Light Blue, Light Pink, White, Light Pink, and Light Blue. The asexual pride flag has four stripes, in order from top to bottom: Black, Grey, White, and Violet. The aromantic pride flag has five stripes, in order from top to bottom: Green, Light Green, White, Grey, and Black. The lesbian pride flag has seven stripes, in an Orange to Pink gradient from top to bottom with a White stripe in the middle. 1978: Gilbert Baker, a friend of San Fanciscos openly gay City Supervisor. The rainbow flag with its current colors of red, orange, yellow, green, blue and indigo can be found at pride parades, on hoodies and mugs. The pansexual pride flag has three stripes, from top to bottom: Hot Pink, Yellow, and Turquoise. Rainbow flag with eight horizontal stripes. The bisexual pride flag has three stripes, from top to bottom: Hot Pink, Violet, and Blue. The five arrows (from left to right) are White, Pink, and Light Blue for transgender individuals and Brown and Black for people of color. For anyone wanting to show as much support as possible for the LGBTQA+ community, the Progress Flag - with the arrows to represent inclusion and progression - is a great way to indicate pride for multiple identities. This new edition of the Pride Flag has colors to represent both trans people and LGBTQA+ people of color in addition to the six rainbow stripes. Not long afterward in 2018, the Progress Pride Flag gained prominence in the community. Named for the city where it was first created, the Philadelphia flag added stripes of Black and Brown to the previous six colors, thus better representing and advocating for LGBTQA+ people of color. In 2017, a new interpretation of the the Pride Flag emerged. This flag with the Red, Orange, Yellow, Green, Blue, and Violet horizontal stripes remains a popular symbol of LGBTQA+ Pride.
In 1979, the two colors of Hot Pink and Turquoise were dropped, thus creating the well-recognized 6-stripe Pride Flag. The eight colors (from top to bottom) are: Each band of color celebrates a different attribute or characteristic. In 1978, Gilbert Baker created the original Pride Flag, with eight horizontal stripes.
While not an exhaustive list, this is a good place for allies to begin building their knowledge and understanding. Here's 12 flags that represent LGBTQA+ identities. For more than 40 years, it's been an enduring symbol of community and solidarity, while continuously evolving to encompass additional identities, too. The rainbow Pride Flag has a rich and beautiful history. The following was compiled by the staff and students of the LGBTQA+ Center.