Celebrating the creator of the Pride flag
Friends of creator of the pride flag want to honor him in small town
Celebrating the creator of the Pride flag
Friends of creator of the pride flag want to honor him in small town
I tell my kids and my grandkids all the time. Gilbert changed world when it is seeing people know exactly what it is, I think, between the swirling lights and the colors. But most importantly, he wrote about the diversity of the crowd. They had known that he was, you know, on upstairs, dressing up in his aunt's ballgown is a little child twirling around. They would have run him out of town, have to give them their props. They have come a long way, but they have a long wait. I was a little leery at first, you know, with the But I talked to my wife and really, within minutes we decided it was the right thing to do. I thought it was a great story that needs to be told. Somebody comes from a small town southeast Kansas and influence the whole world like he has. I'm impressed
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Celebrating the creator of the Pride flag
Friends of creator of the pride flag want to honor him in small town
Gilbert Baker may not be a household name, but you will certainly recognize his work. In 1978, Baker was asked by San Francisco activist and politician Harvey Milk to create a new symbol for the gay rights movement, and the rainbow Pride flag was born. Now, his friends are working toward getting their hometown to honor the artist. City leaders will vote in July on installing a plaque in Gilbert’s honor.
Gilbert Baker may not be a household name, but you will certainly recognize his work. In 1978, Baker was asked by San Francisco activist and politician Harvey Milk to create a new symbol for the gay rights movement, and the rainbow Pride flag was born.
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Now, his friends are working toward getting their hometown to honor the artist. City leaders will vote in July on installing a plaque in Gilbert’s honor.