The inclusion of marginalized members within the LGBTQ community in the community's most prevalent symbol is especially important just days after the first year anniversary of the Orlando Pulse nightclub shooting, where 49 people were killed, many of whom were queer people of color. "Right off the bat, it has absolutely started a conversation, certainly in this city and beyond," Hikes said. Hikes has been encouraged by the interest in the new pride flag, telling CNN that other cities such as Chicago, Los Angeles, Miami, and New York have reach out to her and her office in support of the new design. Hikes told CNN, "To see this at City Hall is such a profound statement." The new pride flag was officially raised last Thursday. Amber Hikes, director for Philadelphia's Office of LGBT Affairs, said in a statement that the new pride flag would make its "world debut" at Philadelphia's City Hall. The More Color More Pride campaign was developed by the Office of LGBT Affairs in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania and Tierney, a local marketing agency. It's an important and necessary step in addressing the racial intersectionality of queer identity, recognizing that people are not just one-dimensional beings.
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The original six-color rainbow flag has been redesigned to include eight colors, starting with black and then brown, as a symbol of racial inclusivity within the LGBTQ community.
ARE PEOPLE USING THE NEW GAY PRIDE FLAG UPDATE
One of the most iconic symbols of the LGBTQ community - the rainbow pride flag - is changing, getting a fresh new update for the first time in its nearly 40 year history. Around the country, LGBTQ communities are celebrating Pride Month.