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COLUMN: It Takes More than a Rainbow

July 1, 2019 thepridela

Though the LGBTQ+ community is making progress in human rights across the country, 47 percent of LGBTQ respondents in a...

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LETTER TO THE EDITOR: False Claims of Rainbow Flag Creator

March 26, 2019 thepridela

One year after his death, Lynn Segerblom began a public campaign to rewrite history. In her statements to the media and public, she has identified herself as the sole creator of the Rainbow Flag, or sometimes as the co-creator. Her narrative continues to change. Lynn is now using her erroneous claims to solicit money for a documentary and a book.

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OPINION: Philadelphia’s Pride Flag Boldly Addresses Racism in Queer Communities

July 5, 2017 Annette Semerdjian

With the inclusion of two black and brown stripes to the rainbow, the Philly Pride Flag has brought the importance of conversations about intersectionality to the forefront.