How Did the Rainbow Flag Become an LGBT Symbol?
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It’s not uncommon to see rainbow flags flying outside of homes and bars, pinned to shirts and on the back of bumpers—all with the universal and proud proclamation that #LoveIsLove. But who created the rainbow flag, and why did it become a symbol of the LGBT community? The rainbow flag was created in 1978 by […]
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