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Genderfluid Pride Flag

For some people, gender identity changes over time, and this LGBTQ+ flag reflects that. Created by JJ Poole in 2012, it has five horizontal stripes of different colors: pink is for femininity, white is for all genders, purple is for both masculinity and femininity, black is for no gender, and blue is for masculinity.

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A Guide to the Different LGBTQ+ Flags and Coloring Pages for Kids

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For some people, gender identity changes over time, and this LGBTQ+ flag reflects that. Created by JJ Poole in 2012, it has five horizontal stripes of different colors: pink is for femininity, white is for all genders, purple is for both masculinity and femininity, black is for no gender, and blue is for masculinity.

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Previously, you may have noticed that the LGBTQIA+ pride flag displayed every June for Pride month was a simple red-to-violet rainbow, but a new and slightly different flag has been flying in its place in the last couple of years. This new flag is called the Intersex-Inclusive Progress Pride Flag, created byValentino Vecchietti of Intersex Equality Rights UK in 2021. It is an update to the previous Progress Pride Flag created in 2018 by Daniel Quasar.

What do the colors of the new pride flag mean? Why does the new design have some of the colors placed in a different shape rather than in a line like before? How are people responding to this new design?

This article will answer these questions to help you understand what the new flag currently looks like and where this design is headed.

History of the Pride Flag

The original pride flag was created in the 1970s by gay activist Gilbert Baker, friend of Harvey Milk, the first openly gay man to be elected to public office in California. Baker used eight colors and corresponding meanings: hot pink for sexuality, red for life, orange for healing, yellow for the sun, green for nature, turquoise for art, indigo for harmony, and violet for spirit.

Why Was Pink Removed From the Pride Flag?

Another, simplified version of the flag with just six colors was developed later on. It kept the original rainbow colors: red, orange, yellow, green, indigo, and violet. This flag was a mainstay for several decades before the redesign.

However, different variations were created throughout that time. For example, specific pride flags such as the transgender, bisexual, and pansexual pride flags were also created.

What the Colors of the Pride Flag Mean

The pride flag colors each hold a different meaning, and each color represents an important value of the LGBTQIA+ community. Let's take a look at what each of the rainbow colors represents.

The red in the flag represents life. This makes sense if you think about how blood is red and how often blood is thought of as a vital life force of the body. Red also represents passion among many cultures. And, passion is ideally where life originates from.

Orange represents healing. As a color, orange is believed to be a fun and celebratory color. Fun and celebration are both healing activities.

If you guessed that yellow represented sunlight, you would be correct. The color yellow functions as the flag's radiant and bright center. The color yellow is said to stimulate new ideas and thoughts.

There's a lot of green in nature, which is what this color on the original pride flag is meant to convey. Nature is a healing place, and the color green is associated with prosperity and growth.

The indigo or blue in the original pride flag was for serenity. Little is more important than the ability to feel calm and serene. Blue is known as a relaxing color that soothes the soul. The color blue is often used for nighttime consumer products to represent bedtime and calmness.

The last color, violet (or purple) represents spirit. Purple is often thought of as a regal, royal color that, on its own, denotes pride. Like blue, purple is considered a calming color, but rather than being associated only with calm, the color purple connects us to the spiritual realm.

What Do the Colors in the New Pride Flag Mean?

The Progress Pride Flag was created with the inspiration of other pride flags-specifically, the Philadelphia Pride Flag from 2017 and the trans flag.

The Philadelphia Pride Flag had black and brown vertical stripes added. The trans flag, created in 1999, is pink, baby blue, and white. Both of these flags inspired the design of the new pride flag.

The Meaning of the New Progress Pride Flag

Black and Brown Represents People of Color

The Philadelphia Pride Flag was designed by the Philadelphia Office of LGBT Affairs and was done in partnership with advertising agency Tierney. It was introduced at a City Hall ceremony in June of 2017. The flag showed the traditional six rainbow colors in horizontal stripes, with a black and a brown stripe atop them.

It wasn't until recent years that our society acknowledged that the pride movement originated thanks to Black trans activists such as Marsha P. Johnson, who notoriously fought back against police at the Stonewall Inn in June of 1969. The Stonewall riot members were mostly people of color, and many were trans.

With the rise of the Black Lives Matter movement, culture at large began to shift in a much-needed way towards acknowledging the vital roles that people of color have had in our society. The pride movement background is one of many areas where POC, particularly Black people, did not receive the recognition they deserved historically. Adding colors to represent them on the flag is one way to change that.

Additionally, the black and brown stripes are meant to represent people living with HIV/AIDS, those who have died from it, and the stigma around the virus that is still present in our society now.

Pink, Baby Blue, and White Represent Trans People

Transwoman Monica Helms created the trans pride flag, which first flew in a pride parade in Phoenix, Arizona back in 2000. Monica Helms is a transgender activist, author, and U.S. Navy veteran.

The flag is meant to provide affirmation for trans people no matter how it is flown, with either side on top.

Color Placement and a New Shape

The word "progress" in the new flag isn't only about adding the new colors to it. It's also because of the shape, which differs from the original design of horizontal stripes only. The Progress Pride Flag shows the white, pink, baby blue, black, and brown stripes in a triangle shape, with the old six-color rainbow stacked next to them.

The placement of the new colors in an arrow shape is meant to convey the progress still needed. Quasar spoke publicly about how work is still needed in terms of POC and trans rights. This arrow design is meant to highlight that.

Although the Pride flag continues to evolve, the most recent update includes a yellow triangle with a purple circle inside it to represent the intersex community. It now serves as the most up-to-date LGBTQIA+ flag.

Reception of the New Pride Flag

When the Progress Pride Flag was released, it immediately went viral. People hailed it both for being inclusive and for clearly showing that we have made progress and that we have more strides to make.

The new flag pays homage to the people who founded the movement while simultaneously drawing attention to how POC and trans people remain underserved and discriminated against compared to White, cis queer people.

Why the Pride Flag Is Important

The pride flag serves as a symbol of the LGBTQIA+ community. It is a visual reminder of the struggles and oppression that people in the community have faced and continue to face, but, it's also a sign of hope.

The widespread use of the pride flag allows LGBTQIA+ individuals to connect with each other and feel included regardless of their location. No matter where you are or how you identify, the rainbow colors are meant to signify that you are included, welcome, and safe as part of the LGBTQIA+ community.

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What Do the Colors of the New Pride Flag Mean?

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The new pride flag is called the Progress Pride Flag, and it's meant to be more inclusive of POC and trans people. Learn all about the colors of the new pride flag.

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2022 June LGBTQ/Indigenous Heritage Month

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The Gender Unicorn | Pop'n'Olly | Olly Pike

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Ask Ms. Caitlin or Ms. Shanyne to view some of these videos - they may have some they'd suggest starting with!

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Original LGBTQ+ Webseries for Kids and Families - Queer Kid Stuff

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Queer Kid Stuff is an original LGBTQ+ webseries and edutainment company that helps everyone of all ages understand topics like gender, sexuality, and social justice!

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Queer Kid Stuff is a trans & queer-owned edutainment company on a mission to spread queer joy to LGBTQ+ kids, parents, caregivers, educators, their loved ones, and allies!

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Inclusive Booklists (Welcoming Schools HRC)

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Inclusive Booklists (Welcoming Schools HRC)

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Browse Ms. Sutherland SEL bookshelf (outside her office) and the LGBTQ book boxes in the library.
1) Which books could be featured in classrooms during pride month?
2) Would anyone on the Pride Committe like to read a story of their choice to a younger grade?
3) Is anyone interested in writing a book review to share in our Friday Newsletter for Parents?
4) How else could these books be used in our classrooms/school?

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Welcoming Schools Elementary book lists are designed to help educators create classrooms, libraries and schools that are affirming of LGBTQ+ students, families and staff with high quality literature. A key focus of our program is to provide comprehensive resources for educators to teach about LGBTQ+ people, histories and identities in order to foster equity and belonging in schools through an intersectional lens.

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Great Diverse Books for Elementary School Kids

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Find up-to-date diverse books. Build a positive school climate. Develop a gender and LGBTQ+ inclusive school. Provide windows and mirrors for your students.

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Pop 'n Olly Youtube Channel (for upper elementary)

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Pop 'n Olly Youtube Channel (for upper elementary)

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Ask Ms. Caitlin or Ms. Shanyne to view some of these videos - they may have some they'd suggest starting with!

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Welcome to Pop’n’Olly. A free resource for children, parents and teachers, providing LGBT+ educational videos, which teach about equality and diversity. We aim to combat discrimination before it can begin to form. www.popnolly.com

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Welcome to Pop'n'Olly

LGBT+ Education for Children, Parents, Carers & Teachers

30000+ Book s Sold Worldwide

Our videos, books and classroom resources are being used in primary schools across the UK, and beyond, to teach about equality and diversity whilst ultimately helping to combat LGBT+ prejudice before it can begin to form.

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'I wish a book like this had existed when I was a kid. Teaching diversity and acceptance is so important a nd Olly's story hits the nail on the head.'

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LGBT+ Books & Educational Resources | Pop'n'Olly

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Pop'n'Olly is an LGBT+, educational resource for children, parents, carers and teachers to support a diverse and inclusive education.

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SEL May 16- June 17: Diversity & Inclusion Mini-Lessons

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V.Fr SEL 16 mai-17 juin: Diversity & Inclusion : Mini-Lessons