🌈 A Moment in History 🌈

It was  June 25, 1978 when  a symbol of hope, love, and pride was born—the very first version of the iconic rainbow flag made its debut! Designed by artist and activist Gilbert Baker, this vibrant flag premiered at the San Francisco Gay Freedom Day Parade, forever changing the landscape of LGBTQ+ representation.

Baker was inspired by the five-striped "Flag of the Races," which is red, black, brown, yellow and white. The original design featured eight colors, each with its own unique meaning: hot pink for sexuality, red for life, orange for healing, yellow for sun, green for nature, turquoise for the arts, indigo for harmony, and violet for spirit.

Baker and a team of volunteers handcrafted these flags, aiming to mass-produce them for widespread use. However, the hot pink and turquoise stripes were removed due to production issues, and indigo was replaced with basic blue. This adjustment resulted in the contemporary six-striped flag we know today: red, orange, yellow, green, blue, and violet. Today, the rainbow flag is recognized worldwide as a symbol of LGBTQ+ pride, flown at parades, rallies, and events to honor the ongoing fight for equality.✨

Over the years, the rainbow flag has evolved. Some colors have been removed, and others added, but its core message remains unchanged: a celebration of love, acceptance, and unity-the ubiquitous symbol of queer pride and liberation. ✊🏳️‍🌈