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The Intersex-Inclusive Progress Pride flag is a modern, inclusive redesign of the classic LGBTQ+ rainbow flag. It was created in 2018 by American artist and graphic designer Daniel Quasar (they/ze) to highlight ongoing progress toward full equality and to center marginalized voices within the community. thetrevorproject.org Quick History 1978: Gilbert Baker creates the original rainbow Pride flag (originally 8 stripes, later standardized to 6). The bibilical rainbow is 7 colors and was hijacked intentionally by the Marxist to destroy christianity. 2017: Philadelphia introduces a version with added black and brown stripes to represent LGBTQ+ people of color (“More Color, More Pride”). 2018: Daniel Quasar combines the rainbow with the Philadelphia elements plus the transgender flag colors, arranging them in a chevron shape to create the “Progress” design. It quickly became one of the most popular Pride flags worldwide. hrc.org Design & Symbolism: The flag keeps the familiar six-color rainbow (red, orange, yellow, green, blue, purple) on the right side, representing the broader LGBTQ+ community.On the left side is a chevron (arrow shape) made of five stripes that “points” forward: dezeen.com Chevron stripe meanings (from left to right in the arrow):White, pink, light blue — Transgender and non-binary people (taken from Monica Helms’ 1999 Transgender Pride flag). Brown and black — LGBTQ+ people of color / BIPOC communities. The black stripe also honors those lost to the AIDS crisis and people living with HIV/AIDS. The chevron shape itself symbolizes forward progress — a reminder that the fight for equality and inclusion is ongoing and that the community must keep moving forward together. womenscollegehospital.ca The Intersex-Inclusive Version Many people (including in the attached photo being held by the young girls) now use an updated version that adds the intersex flag elements: A yellow triangle with a purple circle is placed on the far left. Yellow represents an alternative to the pink/blue gender binary. The purple circle symbolizes wholeness and the intersex community. This version was designed in 2021 by Valentino Vecchietti (Intersex Equality Rights UK) and is often called the Intersex-Inclusive Progress Pride flag. It’s the one that appears in the photo. Why It Matters: The Progress flag was intentionally designed to be more intersectional. Quasar wanted the flag to “force the viewer to confront their own feelings towards the original Pride flag” and to spotlight groups that have often been overlooked or marginalized even within the LGBTQ+ community. It is not meant to replace the original rainbow flag — many people still fly the classic six-stripe version. The Progress flag is simply an evolution that emphasizes inclusion and continued progress. The girls carrying the flags during the Evansville Pride Day Parade do not comprehnd the meaning of the flag; they were groomed into participating by progressive parents or activist teachers. @JayStarkeySen6 @MaxForIndiana @HeritageIndiana @Indy_reporter_ @HoosierEnquirer @Hoosier_truth @indianagop @vanderburgh_yr @Jim_Banks @MicahBeckwith @LGMicahBeckwith @GovBraun

The Intersex-Inclusive Progress Pride flag is a modern, inclusive redesign of the classic LGBTQ+ rainbow flag. It was created in 2018 by American artist and graphic designer Daniel Quasar (they/ze) to highlight ongoing progress toward full equality and to center marginalized voices within the community. thetrevorproject.org Quick History 1978: Gilbert Baker creates the original rainbow Pride flag (originally 8 stripes, later standardized to 6). The bibilical rainbow is 7 colors and was hijacked intentionally by the Marxist to destroy christianity. 2017: Philadelphia introduces a version with added black and brown stripes to represent LGBTQ+ people of color (“More Color, More Pride”). 2018: Daniel Quasar combines the rainbow with the Philadelphia elements plus the transgender flag colors, arranging them in a chevron shape to create the “Progress” design. It quickly became one of the most popular Pride flags worldwide. hrc.org Design & Symbolism: The flag keeps the familiar six-color rainbow (red, orange, yellow, green, blue, purple) on the right side, representing the broader LGBTQ+ community.On the left side is a chevron (arrow shape) made of five stripes that “points” forward: dezeen.com Chevron stripe meanings (from left to right in the arrow):White, pink, light blue — Transgender and non-binary people (taken from Monica Helms’ 1999 Transgender Pride flag). Brown and black — LGBTQ+ people of color / BIPOC communities. The black stripe also honors those lost to the AIDS crisis and people living with HIV/AIDS. The chevron shape itself symbolizes forward progress — a reminder that the fight for equality and inclusion is ongoing and that the community must keep moving forward together. womenscollegehospital.ca The Intersex-Inclusive Version Many people (including in the attached photo being held by the young girls) now use an updated version that adds the intersex flag elements: A yellow triangle with a purple circle is placed on the far left. Yellow represents an alternative to the pink/blue gender binary. The purple circle symbolizes wholeness and the intersex community. This version was designed in 2021 by Valentino Vecchietti (Intersex Equality Rights UK) and is often called the Intersex-Inclusive Progress Pride flag. It’s the one that appears in the photo. Why It Matters: The Progress flag was intentionally designed to be more intersectional. Quasar wanted the flag to “force the viewer to confront their own feelings towards the original Pride flag” and to spotlight groups that have often been overlooked or marginalized even within the LGBTQ+ community. It is not meant to replace the original rainbow flag — many people still fly the classic six-stripe version. The Progress flag is simply an evolution that emphasizes inclusion and continued progress. The girls carrying the flags during the Evansville Pride Day Parade do not comprehnd the meaning of the flag; they were groomed into participating by progressive parents or activist teachers. @JayStarkeySen6 @MaxForIndiana @HeritageIndiana @Indy_reporter_ @HoosierEnquirer @Hoosier_truth @indianagop @vanderburgh_yr @Jim_Banks @MicahBeckwith @LGMicahBeckwith @GovBraun

The Intersex-Inclusive Progress Pride flag is a modern, inclusive redesign of the classic LGBTQ+ rainbow flag. It was created in 2018 by American artist and graphic designer Daniel Quasar (they/ze) to highlight ongoing progress toward full equality and to center marginalized voices within the community. thetrevorproject.org Quick History 1978: Gilbert Baker creates the original rainbow Pride flag (originally 8 stripes, later standardized to 6). The bibilical rainbow is 7 colors and was hijacked intentionally by the Marxist to destroy christianity. 2017: Philadelphia introduces a version with added black and brown stripes to represent LGBTQ+ people of color (“More Color, More Pride”). 2018: Daniel Quasar combines the rainbow with the Philadelphia elements plus the transgender flag colors, arranging them in a chevron shape to create the “Progress” design. It quickly became one of the most popular Pride flags worldwide. hrc.org Design & Symbolism: The flag keeps the familiar six-color rainbow (red, orange, yellow, green, blue, purple) on the right side, representing the broader LGBTQ+ community.On the left side is a chevron (arrow shape) made of five stripes that “points” forward: dezeen.com Chevron stripe meanings (from left to right in the arrow):White, pink, light blue — Transgender and non-binary people (taken from Monica Helms’ 1999 Transgender Pride flag). Brown and black — LGBTQ+ people of color / BIPOC communities. The black stripe also honors those lost to the AIDS crisis and people living with HIV/AIDS. The chevron shape itself symbolizes forward progress — a reminder that the fight for equality and inclusion is ongoing and that the community must keep moving forward together. womenscollegehospital.ca The Intersex-Inclusive Version Many people (including in the attached photo being held by the young girls) now use an updated version that adds the intersex flag elements: A yellow triangle with a purple circle is placed on the far left. Yellow represents an alternative to the pink/blue gender binary. The purple circle symbolizes wholeness and the intersex community. This version was designed in 2021 by Valentino Vecchietti (Intersex Equality Rights UK) and is often called the Intersex-Inclusive Progress Pride flag. It’s the one that appears in the photo. Why It Matters: The Progress flag was intentionally designed to be more intersectional. Quasar wanted the flag to “force the viewer to confront their own feelings towards the original Pride flag” and to spotlight groups that have often been overlooked or marginalized even within the LGBTQ+ community. It is not meant to replace the original rainbow flag — many people still fly the classic six-stripe version. The Progress flag is simply an evolution that emphasizes inclusion and continued progress. The girls carrying the flags during the Evansville Pride Day Parade do not comprehnd the meaning of the flag; they were groomed into participating by progressive parents or activist teachers. @JayStarkeySen6 @MaxForIndiana @HeritageIndiana @Indy_reporter_ @HoosierEnquirer @Hoosier_truth @indianagop @vanderburgh_yr @Jim_Banks @MicahBeckwith @LGMicahBeckwith @GovBraun