The LGBTQIA+ Progress Flag

The "Progress Flag" is a variation of the Rainbow Flag, also known as the Pride Flag, which was first designed in 1978 by Gilbert Baker. The Progress Flag, (Note that this is not the official Pride flag and doesn't replace the official Pride Flag) was created in 2018 by graphic designer Daniel Quasar, and it incorporates the original six colours of the Rainbow Flag along with additional colours and design elements to represent the LGBTQIA+ community's diversity and progress.

The Progress Flag includes five arrow-shaped lines in black, brown, light blue, pink, and white that point to the right, symbolizing forward movement and progress. The additional colours and design elements represent specific identities and communities within the LGBTQIA+ community, including:

• Black and brown stripes: Represent people of color within the LGBTQIA+ community who have faced additional discrimination and marginalization.
• Light blue, pink, and white stripes: Represent the transgender community, with light blue symbolizing baby boys, pink symbolizing baby girls, and white symbolizing people who are nonbinary or transitioning.

The Progress Flag aims to be a more inclusive symbol of the LGBTQIA+ community's diversity and progress, recognizing that not all members of the community identify with the same experiences or symbols. The flag has gained popularity and has been adopted by some LGBTQIA+ organizations and individuals as a more representative symbol of the community.

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