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06-13-2014, 03:23 PM
A Storied Glossary of Iconic LGBT Flags and Symbols
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LGBT (http://mashable.com/category/lgbt/?utm_campaign=Mash-Prod-RSS-Feedburner-All-Partial&utm_cid=Mash-Prod-RSS-Feedburner-All-Partial&utm_medium=feed&utm_source=rss) Pride parades are famous the world over for their exuberant yet message-driven theme. Part celebration, part march for equal rights, the parades are often distinguished by lively participants who brandish colorful flags, symbols and signs.
But what does each color of the pride flag represent? What's the terrible past behind the pink and black triangles? Who created the transgender pride symbols?
See also: The Evolution of the Pride Parade, From Somber March to Celebration (http://mashable.com/2014/06/10/pride-parade-evolution/?utm_campaign=Mash-Prod-RSS-Feedburner-All-Partial&utm_cid=Mash-Prod-RSS-Feedburner-All-Partial&utm_medium=feed&utm_source=rss)
For Pride Month in June, we put together a list of common LGBT symbols, looked into their histories and usages, and spoke to inspiring individuals who identify with them Read more... (http://mashable.com/2014/06/13/lgbt-pride-symbols/?utm_campaign=Mash-Prod-RSS-Feedburner-All-Partial&utm_cid=Mash-Prod-RSS-Feedburner-All-Partial&utm_medium=feed&utm_source=rss)
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LGBT (http://mashable.com/category/lgbt/?utm_campaign=Mash-Prod-RSS-Feedburner-All-Partial&utm_cid=Mash-Prod-RSS-Feedburner-All-Partial&utm_medium=feed&utm_source=rss) Pride parades are famous the world over for their exuberant yet message-driven theme. Part celebration, part march for equal rights, the parades are often distinguished by lively participants who brandish colorful flags, symbols and signs.
But what does each color of the pride flag represent? What's the terrible past behind the pink and black triangles? Who created the transgender pride symbols?
See also: The Evolution of the Pride Parade, From Somber March to Celebration (http://mashable.com/2014/06/10/pride-parade-evolution/?utm_campaign=Mash-Prod-RSS-Feedburner-All-Partial&utm_cid=Mash-Prod-RSS-Feedburner-All-Partial&utm_medium=feed&utm_source=rss)
For Pride Month in June, we put together a list of common LGBT symbols, looked into their histories and usages, and spoke to inspiring individuals who identify with them Read more... (http://mashable.com/2014/06/13/lgbt-pride-symbols/?utm_campaign=Mash-Prod-RSS-Feedburner-All-Partial&utm_cid=Mash-Prod-RSS-Feedburner-All-Partial&utm_medium=feed&utm_source=rss)
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