Icon Ebony-Fierce, a Philadelphia drag and burlesque performer, event manager, and community activist, recalls how communities of color organized. The protests were not the first time that these problems had been raised. The new flag was meant to recognize the legacy of that activism, and anchor inclusion as an essential part of Philly Pride, Hikes said. What is something concrete — a concrete symbol — to mark this progress in our community, and again, these plus years of conversation and advocacy.
The design was completed in May and unveiled during Pride celebrations in June. A number of activists who had fought for inclusion and intersectionality attended the flag-raising ceremony. Hikes says the design sparked hostile criticism from some corners, including from within the LGBTQ community. There was also some criticism from within LGBTQ and activist circles, including that the flag did not properly recognize previous work that had been done, including a similar version created by the Black and Brown Workers Cooperative.
But the flag quickly went viral, and in the years since, it has been used in designs and celebrations from around the world. That flag includes six colored stripes, each with a specific meaning. Red means life; orange, healing; yellow, sunlight; green, nature; blue, serenity; purple, spirit. On the Philly Pride flag, the black and brown stripes represented the Black and Latino communities. The design met some criticism from people who argued that the original colors of the flag represented shared experiences of life, while the new colors signify specific communities.
Check out the complete list of more than 50 events , happening at neighborhood libraries across the city. Dyke Ride Sunday, June 4 p.
We welcome ALL community members for this event featuring speakers, performances, and much more. The program will include remarks from the Mayor and will conclude with the unveiling and raising of a brand new Pride flag.
Philadelphia Dyke March Saturday, June 10 p. Too often, the LGBT community focuses on male-dominated voices. The Philly Dyke March is our protest in support of the dyke voice and experience.
Saturday, June 10 p. Thomas Paine Plaza, John F. Participants are invited to gather at Thomas Paine Plaza at noon for the march. The dress code for Rise! Tickets are available for purchase online. Philly Pride Run Sunday, June 18 a.
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