The pride flag just isn't what it used to be. And that's probably a good thing.
If you're queer, if you've been to any kind of Pride event, if you've walked past the fire escapes of Brooklyn, or if you've spent any time online in June, you've probably noticed the dozens of different kinds of LGBTQ+ pride flags that decorate the skies or logos for brands on social media. Once, it was just a single pride flag broadly representing the community, created in (opens in a new tab)1978. by Gilbert Baker, a gay artist and activist. Here are all of the flags Gilbert Baker has inspired, and what they represent.
