It is a global symbol.'īut this flag wasn't always so ubiquitous, and its predecessors included a lavender rhinoceros, the Greek letter lambda and the pink triangle - all of which have their own separate meanings and histories, but weren't accepted by the LGBTQ community at large. It's one of the most recognizable symbols in the world, on par with the American flag or the recycling symbol, and especially during Pride Month, it's everywhere.Ĭharley Beal, president of the Gilbert Baker Foundation: 'It is unsurpassed as a global icon in terms of something that stands for hope and diversity, as opposed to a product being sold or a country. You already know what this flag stands for.
