The rainbow, which is still perhaps the most commonly known symbol for the LGBTQIA+ community, has gone through a cultural tug of war over the years.
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The Many Stories of Stonewall
Attempting to complicate dominant narratives, The Stonewall Reader offers a broader, but not always balanced, range of accounts.
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Philadelphia Unveils New Pride Flag to Recognize People of Color
The new flag, created for Philadelphia’s #MoreColorMorePride initiative, features additional black and brown stripes.
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Celebrating Marriage Equality in the US with Tom of Finland
Today the United States Supreme Court ruled that same-sex marriage — henceforth known simply as “marriage” — is protected by the Constitution.
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Museum of Modern Art Acquires Iconic Rainbow Flag
The Rainbow Flag that artist Gilbert Baker created in San Francisco in 1978, and which has since become the icon of the Gay and LGBT Pride movements, has just been acquired by the Museum of Modern Art (MoMA) for its design collection.
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A Double Rainbow for Pride at a Brooklyn Hotel
Just in time for this weekend’s NYC Pride celebration, which culminates in the annual Pride Parade on Sunday, two gay pop-cultural icons have appeared in the lobby of the Wythe Hotel in Williamsburg.