Pride Flag Creator Gilbert Baker poses at the Museum of Modern Art (MoMA) on January 7, 2016 in New York City. (Spencer Platt/Getty) This Spirit Day – where millions take a stand against LGBT+ youth bullying – we remember Gilbert Baker, the iconic designer responsible for the LGBT+ Pride flag. The much-loved, innovative designer of
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British supermarket chain Marks & Spencers launched a “Rainbow Sale”, the latest “rebranding” of the LGBT+ Pride flag. (Marks & Spencers) In the sequel absolutely nobody asked for, Marks & Spencer launched a “Rainbow Sale” to raise money for the National Health Service and it’s the infamous “LGBT Pride sandwich” 2.0. The sale, launched May
Queer museum staffer Sacha Coward broke down the semiotic history of the rainbow in a tidy 60 seconds. (Screen capture via Twitter) Noah considered it a sign from God, Aristotle grappled with its geometry and Dorothy sang about soaring above it. To Gilbert Baker, it was an enduring international symbol of the LGBT+ community. The