Olivia Munson

2 weeks ago | yahoo.com | Samantha Neely |Olivia Munson

Happy Pride Month! June marks the 55th anniversary of the first LGBTQ+ Pride march held in the United States. Since its creation in 1978, the Rainbow Pride Flag has become a universal symbol for the LGBTQ community. While the flag's image is well-recognized, its history may not be as well-known. Here is the history of how the Rainbow Pride Flag came to be and the meaning behind its colors. What is Pride Month?

3 weeks ago | palmbeachpost.com | Samantha Neely |Olivia Munson

LGBTQ+ Pride Month is celebrated every June, commemorating the 1969 Stonewall Uprising. The rainbow Pride flag, created in 1978 by Gilbert Baker, symbolizes hope and diversity within the LGBTQ+ community. The original eight-color flag was later modified to the current six-color version due to manufacturing limitations and parade logistics. Happy Pride Month! June marks the 55th anniversary of the first LGBTQ+ Pride march held in the United States.

1 month ago | yahoo.com | Olivia Munson

In the LGBTQ+ community, there are many flags that symbolize joy, pride and persistence. From the progress rainbow to the trans flag and the pansexual and intersex flags, each has its own meaning and history. The asexual flag was created in 2010 to represent those who identify with the sexual orientation. Here is what to know about the Pride flag from its colors to its history. What are the colors of the asexual flag? The colors of the asexual flag are black, gray, white and purple.

1 month ago | yahoo.com | Olivia Munson

Have you heard of the term "pansexual" before? Pansexuality refers to someone attracted to all people no matter their gender identity. The term has become an increasingly large part of our culture lexicon in recent years, and with prominence comes the propensity for misconceptions. Here's a look at the pansexual flag and its history. What do the colors of the pansexual flag mean?

1 month ago | yahoo.com | Olivia Munson

Since its creation in 1978, the pride flag has become a universal symbol for the LGBTQ+ community. It represents visibility and hope and reflects the diversity within the LGBTQ+ community. While the flag is easily recognized, its history may not be as well-known to everyone. Did you know the current rainbow flag is an updated design of the original? Here is a history lesson on how the pride rainbow flag came to be and the meaning behind its colors. What do the colors of the Pride flag mean?