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This flag is a symbol of gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender, and queer pride.“The Meaning behind 24 LGBTQ Pride Flags.” Reader's Digest, LifeRich Publishing, 18 June 2021, 2. “Rainbow Flag (LGBT).” Wikipedia, Wikimedia Foundation, 1 Nov. 2021, “Pride Flag.” Wikipedia, Wikimedia Foundation, 21 Oct. “LGBTQ Pride: Gilbert Baker, Creator of Rainbow Flag, Shares Story of Strength and Pride.” ABC7 San Francisco, KGO-TV, 2 Mar. EqualLOVE, 14 July 2020, Melendez, Lyanne. Flag redesigned in 1979 resulting in the popular six-stripe pride flag used today.Original flag hand sewn and dyed by Baker (aka “Gay Betsy Ross”) hot pink color could not be reproduced in mass production due to fabric shortage and the commercial unavailability of the color.Widely adopted after assassination of Harvey Milk (1st openly gay supervisor in San Fran) as a show of solidarity and strength within the gay community Baker responded to call from activists for a community symbol.Community pride symbol eight stripes represent diversity within the community colors meant to evoke hope, pride, and optimism.Designed by San Francisco artist Gilbert Baker.You’re now looking at the modified version that was created in Colorado in 2017 by the University of Northern Colorado poly community, according to their website. The history: It can be traced all the way back to Jim Evans in 1995, who “wanted to create an anonymous symbol for the polyamorous community,” according to the Gender & Sexuality Resource Center at University of Northern Colorado. “The infinity heart sign represents the infinite love for multiple partners at the same time,” according to the Gender & Sexuality Resource Center at University of Northern Colorado. And the infinity heart sign on top of all the colors is truly where you see its meaning. “Polyamory is a form of consensual nonmonogamy that emphasizes emotional connection among multiple partners,” says Elisabeth Sheff, PhD, author of The Polyamorists Next Door: Inside Multiple-Partner Relationships and Families, who previously told Cosmopolitan.
The meaning: First, it’s important to understand the term.