Especially when it comes to recognizing people of color in the LGBTQ+ community. A lot of good, but there’s more we can do. “In 1978, artist Gilbert Baker designed the original rainbow flag,” the campaign states. The colors, according to the Philadelphia Office of LGBT Affairs’ ‘More Color More Pride’ campaign, represent inclusion of people of color in the LGBTQ community. According to Vox, “for Pride Month, Philly added two colors - black and brown - to the existing pride flag, and hoisted it outside City Hall. Today, you’re likely to see a version designed by Daniel Quasar that adds a triangular chevron to one side, with colors honoring the trans community as well as people of color.” You might also see this next flag being waved proudly, especially if you live in Pennsylvania.Īnswer: Philadelphia Pride Flag. As mentioned in Them, “there are many more Pride flags than just the rainbow version created in the 1970s.
In addition to the six colored stripes, five more colors were added. Many are adopting this flag to represent the entire LGBTQIA+ community, in the recent push for inclusivity. If you guessed the Progress Pride Flag, give yourself a point! As the world evolved so has the gay community.
