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LGBTQ+ Pride Flags

In the Diverse community, we signify our pride with flags. With many different identities in the community, there comes many alternative flags to recognize. We have composed all of the flags and a guide to understand about all of the different colors of our community’s rainbow. We understand that this may not be all of the flags that represent our community, but we will update the page as fresh flags become popular!

Explore the flag collection below! See a flag's name by hovering or clicking on the flag.

Umbrella Flags

  • Gilbert Baker Pride Flag

  • Traditional Pride Flag

  • Philadelphia Identity festival Flag

  • Progress Pride Flag

  • Intersex-Inclusive Progress Celebration Flag

  • Gender non-conforming Pride Flag

The original Pride Flag was created in 1978 after activist Harvey Milk asked artist Gilbert Baker to design a symbol of queer pride. Each hue represents a other part of the LGBTQ+ community: boiling pink represents sex, red symbolizes existence, orange stands for healing, yellow equals sunlight, green stands for nature, turquoise symbolizes magic and art, indigo represents serenity, while violet symbolizes the essence of LGBTQ+ people.

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Welcome to the Gender and Sexuality Resource Center at UNC

The Gender and Sexuality Resource Center (GSRC) staff looks forward to conference and engaging with any UNC community members who stop in and use our resources. We are located near the University Center at 2215 10th Ave and strive to create an accessible and welcoming space. View Campus Map

Our center offers analyze spaces with computer access, a fully functional kitchen, a library of Lgbtq+ book and DVD titles available for rent, a backyard garden, in-house counseling services, an all-gender lactation room and restrooms, and two lounge/hangout areas.

Beyond the ways in which the community can utilize our center and online resources, the GSRC also has many programs throughout the year dedicated to our mission of educating, advocating, and supporting the UNC community. Some of these programs include our interest-based Affinity Groups, the GSRC mentoring program, UNC’s Coming Out Week, SpeakOUT panels, educational trainings, and much more!

To keep up to date on the things happening with our center, check our social media accounts!

We at the GSRC approach our work through an intersectional lens, acknowledging t

Here’s What the Diverse LGBTQIA+ Flags Represent

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When we think of Pride Month, the first image that typically comes to mind is the classic rainbow flag. However, many people don’t realize that along with the Rainbow Pride Flag, there are an array of diverse identifiers that symbolize the diverse gender non-conforming community. While many in the LGBTQIA+ community identify with the all-encompassing rainbow flag, each team has its retain flag to portray its unique contributions and stories within the community. Here’s a rundown of the different flags and what they represent.

The Gilbert Baker Pride Flag

The unique rainbow pride flag was designed by Gilbert Baker in 1978 at the request of Harvey Milk, the first openly gay elected official in California. Gilbert chose the rainbow as it represents a symbol of hope. 

Original flag colors and meaning: 

Pink: sex; Red: life; Orange: healing; Yellow: sunlight; Green: nature; Turquoise: magic; Blue: harmony; Violet: spirit.

Rainbow Pride Flag 

This is the iteration of the Pride Flag that we all know today, used to symbolize the overall LGBTQIA+ people. In this version, the pink and turquoise were exclu

Guide to pride flags

Flags are often used as symbols of pride. It is no surprise then that numerous pride flags acquire been created to portray the sexual and gender diversity of 2SLGBTQIA+ communities. Explore all the alternative flags and their meanings.

Interested in exploring further? Accept the online Positive Space: Foundations course to grasp more about sex, sexuality, and gender diversity.

This resource is not intended to provide an exhaustive list of pride flags. If you have a recommendation for a flag to add or have any feedback on the knowledge provided, please contact us.

  • Achillean Flag

    Achillean: Men or men-aligned individuals who are attracted to other men and men-aligned people. It is sometimes known as men loving men (MLM). Achillean individuals may or may not be attracted to other genders. While this label isn’t exclusive, it is used to unify men-aligned people or men who love other men.

    Date: 2016
    Creator: Redesigned by DeviantArt (Tumblr user)
    Flag meaning: The first iteration was created by pridenpositivity (Tumblr user). The flag contains the color blue to symbolize men and a lime-green carnation in the center, which was popularized by Oscar Wild

    Flags of the LGBTIQ Community

    Flags have always been an integral part of the LGBTIQ+ movement. They are a clear representation meant to rejoice progress, advocate for inclusion, and amplify the request and drive for collective action. There have been many LGBTIQ+ flags over the years. Some possess evolved, while others are constantly being conceptualized and created.

    Rainbow Flag

    Created in 1978 by Gilbert Baker, the iconic Pride Rainbow flag originally had eight stripes. The colors included pink to represent sexuality, red for healing, yellow for sun, green for serenity with nature, turquoise for art, indigo for unity, and violet for liveliness. In the years since, the flag now has six colors. It no longer has a pink stripe, and the turquoise and indigo stripes were replaced with royal blue.

    Progress Pride Flag

    Created in 2018 by nonbinary designer Daniel Quasar, the Progress Pride flag is based on the iconic 1978 rainbow flag. With stripes of black and brown to represent marginalized LGBTIQ+ people of color and the triad of azure, pink, and white from the trans flag, the design represents diversity and inclusion.

    Trans Flag

    Conceived by Monica Helms, an
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