History of the Pride Flag
Historical Context • 2m 28s
Rainbow flags representing LGBTQ+ pride have become a common sight in many parts of the United States today, but how did they become such an important symbol in the first place? Here, we discuss how the 6-color rainbow flag came to be, and how it has evolved over the years to better represent the LGBTQ+ community.
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