Progressive Rainbow Flag, 3x5 feet, Discover the History of the Progressive Flag

The Progressive Pride flag, was designed by Daniel Quasar in 2018, expands on the traditional Rainbow flag by incorporating a chevron of colors to represent marginalized LGBTQ+ communities, including people of color and Transgender individuals. It aims to be more inclusive and emphasize ongoing progress within the LGBTQ+ community. 

Here's a more detailed breakdown:

The Rainbow Flag

The original rainbow flag, designed by Gilbert Baker in 1978, featured eight colors, later simplified to six. Each color had a symbolic meaning, such as red for life and green for nature. 

Philadelphia Pride Flags

In 2017, Philadelphia added black and brown stripes to the Rainbow flag to specifically represent LGBTQ+ people of color. 

Transgender Pride Flags

Designed by Monica Helms in 1999, this flag uses light blue, pink, and white to represent transgender individuals. 

Progress Flags (2018):

Daniel Quasar combined elements from both the Philadelphia and Transgender Pride flags with the original Rainbow flag. 

• He added a chevron (arrow shape) to the left side of the flag, with black, brown, light blue, pink, and white stripes, representing inclusivity for transgender people and people of color. 

• The black stripe also acknowledges those lost to AIDS. 

Significance:

The Progress Pride flags are a powerful symbol of inclusivity and ongoing progress within the LGBTQ+ community, highlighting the importance of representing diverse identities and experiences.