Why is gay pride symbol a rainbow

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To find out more about their work, and what you can do to support them, click here. From a list of famous guest editors taking over the site for a week that includes Rob Rinder, Nicola Adams, Peter Tatchell, Kimberly Hart-Simpson, John Whaite, Anna Richardson and Dr Ranj, we’ll also have the likes Sir Ian McKellen and Drag Race stars The Vivienne, Lawrence Chaney and Tia Kofi offering their insights.ĭuring Pride Month, which runs from 1 - 30 June, .uk will also be supporting Kyiv Pride, a Ukrainian charity forced to work harder than ever to protect the rights of the LGBTQ+ community during times of conflict. In 1994, during New York's Gay Pride celebration, over 10,000 people carried a mile-long. MORE: Find all of .uk's Pride coverage right hereĪnd we’ve got some great names on board to help us, too. The rainbow flag continues to unite people of the LGBTQ+ community and serve as a symbol of solidarity. This year marks 50 years of Pride, so it seems only fitting that .uk goes above and beyond in our ongoing LGBTQ+ support, through a wealth of content that not only celebrates all things Pride, but also share stories, take time to reflect and raises awareness for the community this Pride Month.

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