It’s the ubiquitous symbol of the LGBT movement, but how did the Pride flag come to be? This is its history. | CBC News

Have you ever wondered what the meaning of the Pride Flag represent? The Pride Flag, also known as the Rainbow Flag, is a symbol of LGBTQ pride and social movements. Each color on the flag has a unique meaning, representing different aspects of the LGBTQ community: ❤️ Red: Life 🧡 Orange: Healing 💛 Yellow: Sunlight 💚 Green: Nature 💙 Blue: Harmony 💜 Purple: Spirit Originally designed by artist Gilbert Baker in 1978, the flag has evolved over time to include additional stripes and colors to re

Thousands of New Yorkers took to the streets Sunday for the city's annual Pride parade. Colorful floats, costumes and performances highlighted the annual New York City tradition. Pride began as a yearly commemoration of the Stonewall Uprising on June 28, 1969 at the Stonewall Inn, when the Greenwich Village gay bar’s patrons fought back during a police raid, sparking days of sometimes violent demonstrations to protest harassment. This year marks the 56th anniversary of the Stonewall Uprising. Th