Mark Fletcher, chief executive of Manchester Pride, added the flag must be a symbol that adapts to ‘reflect the modern society that we live in’. ‘For many years, the LGBT+ community has collectively stood under the iconic six-stripe rainbow flag. But in the 40 years since its creation, the community has evolved into many facets, with each one creating and identifying with their own symbols and flags.’ Manchester Pride organizers released a statement about their adoption of the new flag: As the original adopters in Philadelphia explained, the expanded flag ‘to highlight black and brown LGBTQIA members within the city’s community’. The eight-stripe flag will be their official banner for all 2019 events.įirst adopted by the city of Philadelphia in 2017, the flag is a variation of Gilbert Baker’s original rainbow flag. The new rainbow flag includes a black and brown stripe in acknowledgement of LGBTI people of color within the community.
Manchester Pride is adopting a new rainbow flag for their celebrations and events this year.
