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orangecrush

(25,779 posts) Wed Jul 23, 2025, 12:11 PM 23 hrs ago

Why do I wear rainbow? (Pride)

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Why do I wear rainbow? (Pride) (Original Post) orangecrush 23 hrs ago OP

YES!!! niyad 22 hrs ago #1

The idea for a Gay Symbol to Rally around came from a straight ally IbogaProject 20 hrs ago #2

Thanks orangecrush 20 hrs ago #3

niyad

(125,345 posts)

1. YES!!!

Reply to orangecrush (Original post)

Wed Jul 23, 2025, 01:06 PM

22 hrs ago

IbogaProject

(4,678 posts)

2. The idea for a Gay Symbol to Rally around came from a straight ally

Reply to orangecrush (Original post)

Wed Jul 23, 2025, 02:34 PM

20 hrs ago

I was friends with Gilbert Baker and he told me that George Moscone suggested to Harvey Milk that their movement needed a symbol to rally around. Harvey then had Gilbert make the flag. Moscone had experience as a labor supporter.

orangecrush

(25,779 posts)

3. Thanks

Reply to IbogaProject (Reply #2)

Wed Jul 23, 2025, 02:37 PM

20 hrs ago

Never knew that.

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