Pride 2023: A history of the rainbow flag
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The original rainbow flag, with eight colors instead of six, was designed by American artist Gilbert Baker and first flew in San Francisco in 1978.
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A Parade of Colors: Pride Flags' Names, Meanings, and Emoji
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NYC Pride Parade 2019: Thousands march for WorldPride -- live updates
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Pride 2023: A history of the rainbow flag
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In the aftermath of Pride, I'm worried
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LGBTQ+ Americans aren't fully counted by the government. That's a big problem
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Here's What the Different LGBTQIA+ Flags Represent
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LGBTQ+ Pride Flags: Names, Meanings and Differences of Each 2023
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The Pride Flag Has a Representation Problem - The Atlantic
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A Symbol of Pride: A History of the Tapestry of LGBTQIA2S+ Flags - Skillsoft
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The Progress Pride Flag Is Getting an Intersex-Inclusive Makeover