The original gay pride flags flew at the San Francisco Gay Freedom Day Parade celebration on June 25, 1978. In 1974, Baker met Harvey Milk, an influential gay leader, who later challenged Baker to devise a symbol of pride for the gay community. After an honorable discharge, Baker taught himself to sew. Gilbert Baker, born in 1951 and raised in Parsons, Kansas, had served in the US Army between 19.
Six-color version popular since 1979, with royal blue replacing both turquoise and indigo. In addition to the rainbow, many other flags and symbols are used to communicate specific identities within the LGBT community. LGBT individuals and allies currently use rainbow flags and many rainbow-themed items and color schemes as an outward symbol of their identity or support. The flag is typically flown horizontally, with the red stripe on top, as it would be in a natural rainbow. Baker's first rainbow flag had eight colors, though the most common variant consists of six stripes: red, orange, yellow, green, blue, and violet. Originally devised by artist Gilbert Baker, the design has undergone several revisions since its debut in 1978, first to remove colors then restore them based on availability of fabrics. Using a rainbow flag as a symbol of gay pride began in San Francisco, but eventually became common at LGBT rights events worldwide. Also known as the gay pride flag or LGBT pride flag, the colors reflect the diversity of the LGBT community and the spectrum of human sexuality and gender. Newsweek reached out to Jillian Orr and Brigham Young University for comment.The rainbow flag is a symbol of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender ( LGBT) and queer pride and LGBT social movements. "Not all heroes wear capes.some wear gowns with rainbows," another wrote. "I guarantee you gave several attendees comfort and courage that day," one user commented. "There are many credits that don't transfer so you just stick it through."
"I didn't know I was bisexual until halfway through my degree," she clarified in the comments. Nearly 6,000 users commented on Orr's video, many supporting her but others questioning why she stayed at BYU for four years. "It's hard being gay at BYU.Today I took a chance and sent a message to other students - you can make it too! Be authentic, brave, and unapologetically you!"
While making my way through the crowd after the ceremony another graduate stopped me and she said 'my girlfriend saw you on live tv and was so proud of you! I had to meet you, thank you for doing this!'" she wrote in the post. Orr also shared photos of her in her graduation gown on Facebook after the ceremony on April 22. The TikTok then cut to Orr wearing her navy blue graduation dress and standing in front of the BYU sign while flashing the pride flag inside her gown.ĭuring the ceremony, Orr went on stage to receive her diploma and opened her gown to reveal the flag while on the jumbotron. So they hide out of fear until they get out," she explained.