Strewn across flags, banners, and pins, the rainbow symbolizes the diversity of gays and lesbians around the world.įirst designed by Gilbert Baker in 1978, the original version of the LGBTQ rainbow had eight colors representing different things that are necessary for liberation.įrom the original eight-color version, the LGBTQ Pride Flag has evolved to take on several different versions and iterations. The most recognizable symbol that represents the LGBTQ community today is the rainbow.
