Hikes says the extra stripes are “simple, but remarkable. When I see the flag, I feel like I see myself.” “With all of the black and brown activism that’s worked to address racism in the Gayborhood over the past year, I think the new flag is a great step for the city to show the world that they’re working toward fully supporting all members of our community.”Ī spokesperson for the event would not confirm the new design, but in a statement described the flag reveal as “a special, can’t-be-missed unveiling and raising of a brand-new Pride flag which promises to be a step toward inclusivity, to spur dialogue within the community, and to impact the worldwide conversation.”Īmber Hikes, the city’s director of LGBT Affairs, told the Philadelphia Gay News, “Seeing an image like this flag instills so much pride in me as a queer black woman. “The black and brown stripes are an inclusionary way to highlight black and brown LGBTQIA members within our community,” said one source involved with the flag-raising event who asked not to be named. G Philly’s Ernest Owens reported on the new flag before the city officially made its announcement. Tierney, a Philadelphia-based advertising agency, approached the Office of LGBT Affairs with the new design. But together we can make big strides toward a truly inclusive community. The rainbow flag is already all-inclusive, but Im aware that some people still feel left out regardless of that flags (presumed) intention, so I get the. In 1979, the community landed on this six-color version, which was hung from lampposts in San Francisco. To fuel this important conversation, we’ve expanded the colors of the flag to include black and brown. Especially when it comes to recognizing people of color in the LGBTQ+ community. But the 'leather flag,' created by Tony DeBlase in 1989, is a symbol of that community (which includes many gay men)black may symbolize leather, white is purity, blue is devotion, and the heart. A lot of good, but there’s more we can do.
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In 1978, artist Gilbert Baker designed the original rainbow flag. The website for the “More Color More Pride” campaign reads: The flag represents gay and transgender pride and includes a black and brown stripe to highlight racism. The magenta represents same-sex attraction, the blue represents.
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The city has a launched a new campaign, “More Color More Pride,” adding one black and one brown stripe to the traditional six colored rainbow. The new design will be, from top to bottom: black, brown, red, orange, yellow, green, blue and purple. According to, the top 40 of the flag is magenta, the middle 20 is lavender, and the bottom 40 is royal blue. Philadelphia is redefining the LGBT pride flag as we know it. Black Flag Comics brings the small town local comic shop feel worldwide via live social media sales.