And I made a couple flags actually, but this one I submitted to a blog on Tumblr about genderfluidity and gender fluid people. "I wouldn’t call myself an artist, but I’ve dabbled with drawing and bits of Photoshop, so I decided to create it myself. I found genderfluid to be fitting but was disappointed with the lack of symbolic representation," Poole said. At the time I knew genderqueer fit me, but it still felt too broad. "I had been trying to find an identity that fit me. In an interview with Majestic Mess Designs, Poole said they created the flag because genderfluidity lacked a symbol and the term "genderqueer" didn't exactly fit. Otters are usually found in the vicinity of bears, and the two can often be found at the same meet-ups, events, and gatherings. Otters generally have a lot of body hair, much like bears, but are smaller in frame and/or weigh considerably less than bears. Purple: Represents both masculinity and feminity Within the LGBT community, otter is a term to describe a type of gay man. The flag was created by JJ Poole in 2012 according to OutRight Action International. How often someone's identity shifts depends on the individual. ‘Quasar claimed to be honoring black and brown trans people with his design,’ said AC Baker.People who are genderfluid don't identify with one gender, but rather their gender identity shifts between male, female, or somewhere else on the spectrum. The Puerto Rico Pride flag is modeled upon the country’s flag and was designed and copyrighted in 2000. The latter consists of five equal horizontal bands of red alternating with white and a blue triangle on the hoist side bearing a five-pointed star in the center. Quasar’s design has some similarities to the Puerto Rican flag. This new flag is called the Progress Pride Flag, and digital designer Daniel Quasar created it in 2018. Is Quasar’s flag exploiting the Puerto Rican LGBTI flag?Īmanda ‘AC’ Baker, a non-binary trans person, feels the flag might be cultural appropriation. Previously, you may have noticed that the LGBTQIA+ pride flag displayed every June for Pride month was a simple red to purple rainbow, but a new and slightly different flag has been flying in its place in the last few years. This modern gay men’s pride flag is a reimagining of a previous gay men’s pride flag with a variety of blue tones. It comes in a variety of green, blue, and purple hues. However, the designer has now been accused of exploiting the LGBTI people of Puerto Rico. Another lesser-known pride flag is the gay men’s pride flag. Quasar’s flag attempted to promote inclusivity across the community. They represent ‘trans identity (light blue, light pink, white), marginalized POC communities (brown, black), as well as those living with AIDS and the stigma, and those no longer living (black)’. This part, in fact, presents five half-sized stripes. Quasar’s flag maintains the usual rainbow background but features another set of stripes on the hoist.
DESIGNER: Name: Daniel Quasar, quasar.digital LLC Pronouns: he/him, xe/xem ID: queer non-binary demiguy please feel free to share, and credit me on my tumblr my instagram or on my FB page or Thanks! USE: For terms of use, please check out my website (link in bio) or go to: CC-BY-NC-SA 4.0 #pride #pridemonth #prideflag #lgbtq #trans #transpride #representation #inclusiveprideflag #newprideflagĪ post shared by DΔΠΙΞL ϘUΔSΔR on at 6:01pm PDT The arrow points to the right to show forward movement, while being along the left edge shows that progress still needs to be made. The white, pink, and light blue striped chevron design on the Progress Pride Flag reflect the colors of the Transgender Flag, while the brown and black stripes represent marginalized people of. The trans flag stripes and marginalized community stripes were shifted to the Hoist of the flag and given a new arrow shape. The main section of the flag (background) includes the traditional 6 stripe LGBT flag as seen in its original form so as not to take away from its original meaning (seen above).
The 6 stripe LGBT flag should be separated from the newer stripes because of their difference in meaning, as well as to shift focus and emphasis to what is important in our current community climate. Explanation: When the Pride flag was recreated in the last year to include both black/brown stripes, as well as the trans stripes, I wanted to see if there could be more emphasis in the design of the flag to give it more meaning.
“We need to always keep progress moving forward in all aspects of our community.” UPDATE: To purchase a flag, Sticker, Pin, or many other "Progress" items, please go to my webshop (link in bio) or Flag Description: Background: LGBT 6 full sized color stripes representing life (red), healing (orange), sunlight (yellow), nature (green), harmony/peace (blue), and spirit (purple/violet) Hoist: 5 half sized stripes representing trans identity (light blue, light pink, white), marginalized POC communities (brown, black), as well as those living with AIDS and the stigma, and those no longer living (black).