The (inverted) Pink Triangle is one of the oldest symbols representing homosexuality. Besides flags there has been a number of other symbols that have become synonymous with the LGBTQ community. There are a number of other flags that represent various sub-communities within the LGBTQ culture. This is only a brief list of Pride Flags. The flag consists of 5 stripes - 2 blue (traditional colour for baby boys), 2 pink (traditional colour for baby girls) and 1 white (representing non-binary or those that feel they don't have a gender). Was first flown in the Phoenix, AZ Pride Parade in 2000. The flag consists of a pink stripe (attraction to the same sex), a blue stripe (attraction to the opposite sex) and a smaller purple stripe through the middle (attraction to both sexes). Unveiled in December 1998 the Bisexual Pride Flag was designed to represent and increase visibility of bisexuals in the LGBTQ community and in society. Here are a few more flags and symbols that you might have seen but weren’t really sure what the meaning or purpose was:Ĭreated in August 2010 and is made up of 4 horizontal stripes black (asexuality), gray (gray-aces and demisexuality), white (allies) and a purple stripe to represent community. Just like any other community, those who identify as LGBTQ may also identify with an even more defined subculture to connect with and feel a part of.
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So we all know about the Rainbow Flag, but, did you know there are a number of other flags and symbols that support a sense of community and belonging in the LGBTQ Community.