The flag is reflected in the phenomenon of bisexual lighting.īisexual lighting is when producers use pink, purple and blue hues to make their stars shine, and has been spotted in a series of your favourite films. Page said that the message of the flag was the idea that the purple blends into both the blue and pink in the same way that bisexual people often blend unnoticed into both gay and straight communities. The bisexual Pride flag was designed by Michael Page in 1998 in order to give bisexual people a wider sense of community and visibility. Bisexual Pride flag Bisexual Pride flag (Creative Commons) The new flag sparked controversy, but it has a large host of supporters, including Lena Waithe who fabulously wore a cape version of the inclusive flag to the 2018 Met Gala.
More Color More Pride flag (Creative Commons) In 2017, campaign group More Color More Pride added two extra stripes of black and brown to the traditional flag in order to tangibly include people of colour. Gilbert Baker’s original design (Creative Commons) However, the design we are most familiar with has changed slightly from the original designed by Gilbert Baker in 1977. The rainbow flag is seen at Pride events all around the world and is often used as a collective symbol for the entire LGBT community. LGBT+ or Gay Pride flag Gay Pride flag (Creative Commons) Though Pride 2020 is largely taking place indoors, you can still be loud and proud by displaying your chosen flag at home, as your Zoom background, or on social media. From the bisexual Pride flag to the trans Pride flag, here’s a guide to all the different designs.Įach year in June, the queer community comes together to march through city centres honouring the diversity of our people – often, by waving or dressing themselves in flags. Pride month is a time for protest and celebration, one when the LGBT+ community unite under the rainbow banner or their chosen Pride flag. LGBT flags and a breakdown of their colours and meanings