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Fun with Flags (Day 6 of Living Beyond A Label!)

User Profile: EmotionsListener
EmotionsListener June 6th, 2025

A flag can be an important symbol of identity, much like the Gilbert Baker rainbow flag became woven into the LGBTQ+ identity. A flag often serves as a banner to represent and unite a community.

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[image consists of the original Gilbert Baker Pride flag]

For our topic today I thought we could revisit some older threads, in LGBTQ flags we explore some of the flags commonly associated with various identities within the LGBTQ+ community. Last year as part of our pride celebrations we had a wonderful parade of LGBTQ+ themed profile pictures, as shown here and I'm willing to once again offer to help create those for anyone who would like.


So what does a flag mean to you? Is there a flag you identify with in particular?


Part of 30 Days of Pride - Living Beyond a Label!

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User Profile: Heather225
Heather225 June 6th, 2025

@EmotionsListener

still have my pfp! it's never changing 😌

User Profile: AffyAvo
AffyAvo June 7th, 2025

@EmotionsListener It took me a little bit to sort through all the meaning for a flag for an awareness back here 

One of my neighbours was handing out pride flags, I'll try to remember to take a picture of mine out in the flower plantar!

User Profile: Aayla
Aayla June 7th, 2025
@EmotionsListener a flag can be a powerful simble to create community and self-identification. It's also important as a simble to show to "the outside world": in public representation, pride marches and such, it's a way to be recognized and visible.
Plus, the colors of the bi flag are lovely!