Gilbert Baker created the original pride flag in 1978. Baker was urged by Harvey Milk to create a symbol for the LGBT community and he chose a flag, which he saw as the most powerful symbol of pride.

It’s more than the classic rainbow flag – variations and updated versions of the original design represent the vastness of the LGBTQ+ community. Some flags represent pride in gender identity ...

When we think of the Pride flag, the rainbow-striped flag of course comes to mind. It appears a ton during Pride Month or can be seen hanging outside of queer people and allies’s homes.