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On This Gay Day: The Pride flag was raised for the first time

On This Gay Day: The Pride flag was raised for the first time

The Pride flag was flown for the first time in 1978 The rainbow flag that is a symbol for the LGBTI+ communities was created by designer Gilbert Baker for San Francisco’s Freedom Day celebrations in 1978. Originally the flag had eight colours but since 1979 it has usually had six colours. The colors were determined to […]

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Gilbert Baker, creator of the rainbow flag dies, aged 65

Gilbert Baker, creator of the rainbow flag dies, aged 65

Gilbert Baker. the designer who created the iconic rainbow flag, has died aged 65. The San Francisco Chronicle announced Gilbert’s passing. The artist passed away in his sleep at his home in New York on Thursday. The rainbow flag that is a symbol for the LGBTI+ communities was created by Baker for San Francisco’s Freedom Day […]

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