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The Progress Pride flag was developed in 2018 by non-binary American artist and designer Daniel Quasar (who uses xe/xyr pronouns). Based on the iconic rainbow flag from 1978, the redesign celebrates the diversity of the LGBTQ society and calls for a more inclusive society. In 2020, the V&A acquired a bespoke applique version of the Progress Self-acceptance flag that can be seen on display in the Design 1900 – Now gallery.
'Progress' is a reinterpretation of multiple iterations of the pride flag. The original 'rainbow flag' was created by Gilbert Baker in 1978 to celebrate members of the gay and lesbian political movement. It comprised eight coloured stripes stacked on top of each other to evoke a rainbow, a symbol of wish. Baker assigned a specific meaning to each colour: pink for sex, red for life, orange for healing, yellow for sunlight, green for nature, turquoise for magic, indigo for serenity and violet for spirit. A year later the pink and turquoise stripes were dropped owing to a shortage of pink fabric at the time and legibility concerns, resulting in the six-colour rainbow flag most commonly used in the first decades of the 21st century.
Baker's flag was embra
Our Logo
The Human Rights Campaign logo is one of the most recognizable symbols of the lesbian, lgbtq+, bisexual, transgender and queer community. It has become synonymous with the combat for equal rights for LGBTQ+ Americans.
The logo — unveiled in fall 1995 — helped usher in a recent era for the organization, which had previously been recognizable as the Human Rights Campaign Fund. When HRCF was founded in 1980, it was primarily a fund for supporting pro-fairness congressional candidates. The rebranding in 1995 announced to the state that, in the words of then- Executive Director Elizabeth Birch, "We're so much more than a fund."
The emblem was the last touch on a complete reorganization of HRC. In addition to the well-established lobbying and political action committee capabilities, new Foundation programs — including the Workplace Project and Family Project — were added. All of HRC's explore, communications, marketing and public relations functions were broadly expanded. HRC began a long period of robust growth and became respected as one of the largest and most effective mainstream activism organizations in the country. As Birch would often state, "A logo is only as meaningful as th
Flags of the LGBTIQ Community
Flags have always been an integral part of the LGBTIQ+ movement. They are a noticeable representation meant to honor progress, advocate for voice, and amplify the request and drive for collective action. There have been many LGBTIQ+ flags over the years. Some possess evolved, while others are constantly being conceptualized and created.
Rainbow Flag
Created in 1978 by Gilbert Baker, the iconic Pride Rainbow flag originally had eight stripes. The colors included pink to represent sexuality, red for healing, yellow for sun, green for serenity with nature, turquoise for art, indigo for unity, and violet for essence. In the years since, the flag now has six colors. It no longer has a pink stripe, and the turquoise and indigo stripes were replaced with royal blue.
Progress Pride Flag
Created in 2018 by nonbinary designer Daniel Quasar, the Progress Pride flag is based on the iconic 1978 rainbow flag. With stripes of black and brown to represent marginalized LGBTIQ+ people of color and the triad of azure, pink, and white from the trans flag, the design represents diversity and inclusion.
Trans Flag
Conceived by Monica Helms, an
Fifty-five years after a raid on New York City's Stonewall Inn sparked riots that catalyzed the lgbtq+ liberation movement and became a cornerstone of current LGBTQ advocacy, Pride celebrations are bigger and bolder than ever. Meant to commemorate the Stonewall uprising each June, Pride Month in many parts of the world has grown into a four-week extravaganza marked by parades, parties, concerts and an array of cultural events that settle homage to its roots in free expression and identity.
Corporations have cashed in on the festivities, especially since the U.S. legalized marriage equality in 2015.
But this year, public-facing Movement campaigns at some of the world's largest brands were quieter than usual. At other companies that previously had them, they were completely absent. Fewer public campaigns mean less visibility, which LGBTQ advocates and consumers in the community say can be dangerous in myriad ways.
Last year's conservative backlash
"Corporate Pride" entered mainstream conversations last summer as a flashpoint in the political debate over LGBTQ rights and, specifically, rights for trans students and young people. To that end, 527 bills to limit those rights wer
In a notable alter from recent years, a number of blue-chip corporations and sports organizations are quietly scaling support their public-facing back for LGBTQ+ Lgbtq+ fest Month in 2025.
About 39 percent of corporate executives speak their companies are reducing public Celebration efforts this year, according to a recent survey from Gravity Research. That includes less frequent use of rainbow-themed logos, fewer social media posts and scaled-back sponsorships of Pride events.
The Context
The change comes as brands grapple with political pressure and the fallout from past controversies, including 2023's high-profile backlash against Bud Illumination and Target for LGBTQ-inclusive campaigns.
This pivot coincides with the Trump administration's scrutiny over both federal and private sector DEI programs. Multiple federal agencies, including the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) and the Department of Justice (DOJ), have reportedly threatened investigations into corporate diversity practices.
What To Know
The muted corporate response this year marks a smash from recent traditions. BMW, for example, updated its stamp across its global social media sign last June to reflect Pride Mo