Tag Archives: Rainbow Flag

Gay Flag

Gay Flag

The rainbow flag is a symbol of the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and intersex (LGBTI) community and its diversity. It is often referred to as the gay flag or the rainbow pride flag. The rainbow flag was first designed by artist Gilbert Baker in 1978. Baker, who was openly gay, created the flag as a symbol of unity and pride …

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Who Can Wear Rainbows?

Who Can Wear Rainbows?

Many queer folk show their gay pride by wearing or displaying rainbow colors in a variety of forms- bracelets, necklaces, clothes, flags, bumper stickers, etc. Each color of the rainbow insignia has a different meaning, but as a whole represent acceptance, inclusion and diversity. Straight men and women can also wear pride colors to show their support for queer folk …

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U.S. Embassies Permitted to Raise Rainbow Flags

U.S. Embassies Permitted to Raise Rainbow Flags

American embassies and consulates around the world are now authorized to fly the rainbow flag on the same pole as the U.S. flag, according to reports. Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken has authorized U.S. diplomatic missions across the world to fly the rainbow rainbow flag on the same pole as the American flag at embassies and consulates, according to …

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Kaaba Image With LGBT+ Flags

LGBT+ Flag Case: 2 Students Released

Two detained defendants were released in the trial in which seven students were tried for a collage work in which LGBT+ flags were placed on the image of the Kaaba at an exhibition at Boğaziçi University. Two students, Doğu D. and Selahattin U., who were convicted of inciting hatred and enmity, were released due to the exhibition of an anonymous …

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+18 Alert for Rainbow Themed Products

Ministry of Commerce in Turkey: Sale of LGBTI and Rainbow-themed products without a +18 warning is illegal The Advertising Board within the Ministry of Commerce decided that LGBTI + and rainbow-themed products should be offered for sale on e-commerce sites with the phrase +18. In the news published in Cumhuriyet newspaper, in the article sent on the subject, it was …

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Some Symbols & Flags Used in LGBTI+ Subcultures

Rainbow Pride and Related Symbols The rainbow flag has become the easily-recognized colors of pride for the gay community. The multicultural symbolism of the rainbow is nothing new — Jesse Jackson’s Rainbow Coalition also embraces the rainbow as a symbol of that political movement. The rainbow also plays a part in many myths and stories related to gender and sexuality …

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Rainbow Flag: Meaning of Each Colour & Chakras

Colours like sounds produce different levels of energy. We often pick out a particular colour item to wear according to our moods. Music with its different notes produces a variety of energies. Many healers identify with the chakras which are different energy places in our body and each is assigned a cooler. Read about the colours of the Rainbow flag. …

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