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The Rainbow Flag was designed by Gilbert Baker of San Francisco in 1978 for gay pride celebrations, and is intended to represent the diversity of our community. It is officially registered with the international flag registry. The flags has six stripes, each color representing a component of the community: , red for life, orange for healing, yellow for sun, green for nature, royal blue for harmony, and violet for spirit. The Rainbow Flag is mostly associated with celebration.
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The Leather Pride Flag is a symbol for the leather community, which encompasses those who are into leather, Levi's, sado-masochism, bondage and domination, uniform, cowboys, rubber, and other fetishes. The flag was created by artist Tony DeBlase and first displayed on May 28, 1989, at the Mr. Leather contest in Chicago. Although the flag is often common in the gay community, it is not a "gay-only" symbol.
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The Bear Pride Flag is a symbol used by some "bears," gay men marked by an abundance of hair on their face, chest, and body. Bears also tend to be older, and perhaps larger or chubby. There does not seem to be one single symbol that represents bears in general. Rather, there are many symbols that have been adopted by local clubs, bars, and other bear groups. The colors of the flag represent the earth and the various bears that live between the sky and the ground. | |
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The Lambda is originally a letter from the ancient Greek alphabet. It was chosen by the Gay Activists Alliance in 1970 as a symbol of the Gay movement. The Lambda is often associated with more serious subjects. | |
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The red ribbon is a symbol of solidarity and a commitment to the fight against AIDS. The ribbon was conceived in 1991 to recognize and honor friends and colleagues who have died or are dying of AIDS. The ribbon made its public debut in 1991 and soon became a popular and politically correct fashion statement for celebrities and other awards ceremonies. The ribbon remains a powerful force in spreading awareness of AIDS and stressing the need for further action and research of the disease. The sincerest hope for the Ribbon Project is that it will one day no longer be needed.
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The Pink Triangle has the most controversial origin. It was originally employed by the Nazis to designate homosexuals in World War II concentration camps. The pink triangle with one tip pointing down, was sewn onto the clothes of homosexuals to single them out for mistreatment. Gay activists adopted the symbol in the 1970's for use in their rights campaigns.The Pink Triangle is often seen in demonstrations and protests, recalling oppression in the past.
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Last Updated August 2004