Below you will see a selection of flags and their associations. There are many different flags and they often change and evolve over time. We will try to keep this page as updated as possible, but if you do notice an error, please contact the guide editor on the home page.
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The Rainbow Flag is probably the most recognized flag out of all of them. This flag has an interesting history as it originally include two additional colors: pink and turquoise. However, throughout the years the two colors were dropped for various reasons, resulting in the six-colored flag we see today. To learn more about the history of this flag, check out the resources below!
- How Did the Rainbow Flag Become a Symbol of LGBTQ Pride?A history of the Rainbow Flag.
- LGBTQIA+ Flags and SymbolsA resource guide from Old Dominion University.
The POC (Person of Color) Rainbow Flag is a semi-recent addition. The flag was created as part of a campaign launched by the Philadelphia Office of LGBT Affairs to be more inclusive.
- LGBTQIA+ Flags and SymbolsA resource guide from Old Dominion University.
- Vox ArticleAn article about the new flag unveiled in Philadelphia.
The Polysexual Flag was created in 2012 by a user on Tumblr. To learn more about the history of this flag, check out the resources below!
- History of Polysexual FlagHistory of the Polysexual Flag from LGBT Wiki.
- LGBTQIA+ Flags and SymbolsA resource guide from Old Dominion University.
The Labrys Lesbian Flag was created in 1999 by Sean Campbell. To learn more about the history of this flag, check out the resources below!
- LGBTQIA+ Flags and SymbolsA resource guide from Old Dominion University.
- Share on Twitter Share on Facebook The Complete Guide to Every Queer Pride FlagA history of every pride flag.
The Asexual Pride Flag was created in 2010. To learn more about the history of this flag, check out the resources below!
- The Ace Flag: A HistoryA history of the Asexual Pride Flag.
- LGBTQIA+ Flags and SymbolsA resource guide from Old Dominion University.
The Pansexual Pride Flag was created by Gilbert Baker and has been in use since the mid-2010s. To learn more about this flag, check out the resources below!
- LGBTQIA+ Flags and SymbolsA resource guide from Old Dominion University.
The nonbinary flag was created in 2014 by Kyle Rowan.
- The Nonbinary Pride Flag: What It Is and Why It Was CreatedA website detailing the history of the nonbinary flag and contains information on terms related to nonbinary.
- Outright Action InternationalA website containing a list of flags with general information about it.
As mentioned in the description of the Rainbow Flag, the original Pride Flag included the colors turquoise and pink. This flag is sometimes referred to as the Gilbert Baker Pride Flag. The creator, Gilbert Baker, designed the flag for each color to be representative. To learn more about this original flag design, check out the resources below!
- LGBTQIA+ Flags and SymbolsA resource guide from Old Dominion University.
- Rainbow Flag Color MeaningsGilbert Baker's website.
The Progress Pride Flag was redesigned by Daniel Quasar to be more inclusive of queer people of color and trans people.
- Pride Flag Redesign HistoryAn article on the history of the Progress Pride Flag.
- Pride Flag InformationA website discussing a large list of pride flags.
The Bisexual Pride Flag was created in 1998 by Michael Page. To learn more about the history of the flag, check out the resources below!
- LGBTQIA+ Flags and SymbolsA resource guide from Old Dominion University.
- LGBT WikiInformation about the history of the Bisexuality Pride Flag from LGBT wiki.
- The Copyright Battle Over the Bisexual Pride FlagAn article about copyright ownership of the Bisexual Pride Flag.
The updated Lesbian Pride Flag was created in 2019 by Emily Gwen. It is celebrated for its inclusivity. To learn more about the flag, check out the links below!
- How Did We Get Here?A timeline of the lesbian flag posted on a tumblr blog post.
- Is there a lesbian Pride flag?Article about the different lesbian pride flags.
It is unknown when the demisexual flag was created and by whom, but it is presumed it was created after 2010 as it is based off the asexual flag.
- Demisexuality Resource CenterA website dedicated to resources about demisexuality.
- What the Demisexual Flag Really RepresentsAn article discussing the meaning of the demisexual flag.
The trans pride flag was designed by Monica Helms, an openly transgender American woman, in August 1999.To learn more about it, check out the resources below!
- Point of PrideA non-profit organization supporting the international trans community.
- 30 Different Pride FlagsAn article discussing a large amount of pride flags and their meaning.
The Intersex Pride Flag was developed in 2013 by Morgan Carpenter.
- History of the FlagMorgan Carpenter's website, creator of the Intersex flag. A history of the flag creation is provided.
- Intersex Human Rights AustraliaIntersex Human Rights Australia's website where they discuss the history and creation of the Intersex flag.