The REAL History Behind The Pride Flag | Ep 3

A Symbol is Woven: The Pride Flag

In today’s episode, for the very last week of Pride Month, we are going to be learning about the Pride flag and how it came to be the symbol of a movement and one of the most recognized symbols in the world. We will discuss the creator of the flag, some of his background, the pride flags over time, and some of my own analysis in the symbolism of the flag and its meaning to the LGBTQ+ community and movement.

 

[00:32] Introduction

[01:29] Gilbert Baker: The Flagmaker

[05:45] Creating The Rainbow Flag 

[10:07] Symbolism and The Pride Flag

[12:01] Pride Flags Over Time

[14:32] Conclusion

 

Sources & Resources Mentioned In the Show: 

• https://www.nytimes.com/2020/06/16/us/gay-lgbt-pride-march-history.html
• https://sites.psu.edu/christopherstliberationday/2018/07/13/gay-liberation-front-flyer/
• https://www.nytimes.com/2019/06/27/nyregion/pride-parade-first-new-york-lgbtq.html
• https://www.nps.gov/articles/000/pride-in-the-1970-s.htm
• https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/LGBT_pride
• https://time.com/longform/mattachine-society/

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