The Traditional Gay Pride Flag include six stripes (minus the pink and turquoise) Yellow = sunlight, Green = nature, Turquoise = magic/art, Indigo = serenity, Violet = spirit. The first rainbow flag had eight colors, with each having a special meaning. The Gilbert Baker Pride Flag made its first appearance at the San Francisco Gay Freedom Day Parade on June 25, 1978.
Milk’s time in office was tragically cut short after being assignation only one year later, November 27, 1978. Milk become the first openly gay elected official to hold a visible position in a major US city, San Francisco. Baker was challenged to create a symbol of pride for the gay community after meeting Harvey-Milk, politician and gay rights activist. The Gilbert Baker Pride Flag is the first rainbow flag designed by activist and artist, Gilbert Baker. Did you know that there are over 20 different LGBTQ flags?Įach has their own meaning and tell a story of individuals and groups within the LGBTQIA+ community, represented by the various colors in stripes, shapes, and symbols.
