Ally Flag. 3x5 feet, Learn about the Ally Flag, and its importance to LGBT community

Even while most LGBTQ people continue to identify with the LGBTQ rainbow flag, many also want to fly their own flag alongside it.

You can imagine like the rainbow flag is like the national flag: everybody’s underneath that. But each group, like each state, has their own individual flag. Because, you know, representation is fundamental!

The Straight Ally Flag is one such flag, which you may have seen flying at any number of pride celebrations throughout the world.

Sadly, it isn’t known who made or designed the straight ally flag. However, what is known about it is that it was first used in the 2000s. The straight ally flag was created by combining the LGBTQ pride flag and the straight flag.

The straight ally flag doesn’t have the original LGBTQ pride flag colors made by Baker. This flag only uses the more modern six-colored flag without pink and turquoise. The straight ally flag represents unity and support towards the LGBTQ community.

Here’s what the straight ally flag means:

• The letter ‘A’ means ally.
• The black and white stripes represent the straight flag.
• The rainbow colors in the letter ‘A’ are for the LGBTQ community.

Keep in mind that bearing this flag is not a trend. It comes with an understanding of the challenges that LGBTQ people face and knowing that you’re responsible for doing something about them.

In addition, just because there’s a straight ally flag doesn’t mean that brandishing the flag is a requirement for supporting the LGBTQ community. As a true ally, you will give your support in many different ways.