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Celebrating progress being made by and for the LGBTQ+ community

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What Is the Lesbian Pride Flag & What Does It Mean?

The modern Lesbian Pride Flag was designed by Emily Gwen in 2018 and represents women who experience sexual attraction to women.

19 Best Quotes from Gilbert Baker, Creator of the Rainbow Flag

Gilbert Baker was an artist and LGBTQ+ rights activist renowned for creating the iconic Rainbow Pride Flag — a symbol of celebration and diversity for the LGBTQ+ community.

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What Is the Queer Pride Flag & What Does It Mean?

The Queer Pride Flag has unknown origins but represents anyone in the LGBTQ+ community who identifies with the ‘queer’ label.

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What Is the Philadelphia Pride Flag & What Does It Mean?

The Philadelphia Pride Flag was created in 2017 to include the experience of LGBTQ+ community members of color.

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What Is the Progress Pride Flag & What Does It Mean?

The Progress Pride Flag was popularized in 2018, creating a more inclusive symbol for the LGBTQ+ community.

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What Is the Rainbow Pride Flag & What Does It Mean?

The 6-Color Rainbow Pride Flag is one of the original Pride flag designs popularized across the world. Learn more about its origins.

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What Is the Gilbert Baker Pride Flag & What Does It Mean?

The Gilbert Baker Pride Flag is considered the “original” Pride flag. Find out why.

3 Famous LGTBTQ+ Activist: Silvia Rivera, Miley Cyrus & RuPaul

17 Famous LGBTQ+ Activists Who Inspired Change

Discover the inspiring people who changed and are still changing the world around us...

Become a 'Trans Santa' and Support Trans Youth in Need During the Holidays

Trans Santa takes the “adopt a family” approach and provides gifts to transgender youth in need — safely and anonymously.

Keith Lee; Franziska Trautmann and Max Steitz; Dylan Mulvaney

From Food Reviewers To Climate Activists, Meet Some Change-Makers From This Year's Forbes '30 Under 30'

The yearly list introduces individuals making a positive impact, inspiring with bold solutions, and contributing to a more inclusive world.

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This New Website is Making It Easier To Shop for Plus-Size Clothing

A new website aims to make finding ethical, sustainable plus-size clothes (that actually fit) a whole lot easier.

RuPaul's Drag Race' Fans & Performers Fight Drag Bans

Fans of the hit show “RuPaul’s Drag Race” are especially strong advocates for the beauty, power, and resilience of drag in queer communities.