Saving the Rainbow Flag for Future Generations
In 1978, Gilbert Baker created the rainbow flag, one of the most recognized symbols in the world. Almost 50 years later, the Gilbert Baker Foundation is fighting to honor the flag’s history.
Saving the Rainbow Flag for Future Generations
In 1978, Gilbert Baker created the rainbow flag, one of the most recognized symbols in the world. Almost 50 years later, the Gilbert Baker Foundation is fighting to honor the flag’s history.
Our Victory at Stonewall
When the Pride flag was removed from the official flagpole at Stonewall National Monument, the Gilbert Baker Foundation fought back—and won. Now we’re building the movement to keep the Rainbow Flag visible everywhere it is challenged. More.
Our Victory at Stonewall
When the Pride flag was removed from the official flagpole at Stonewall National Monument, the Gilbert Baker Foundation fought back—and won. Now we’re building the movement to keep the Rainbow Flag visible everywhere it is challenged. More.
Protecting the Future.
The Gilbert Baker Foundation preserves the historic legacy of Gilbert Baker and the Rainbow Flag through education, partnerships, advocacy, and public initiatives that advance Baker’s vision of freedom and equality. The Foundation protects the Rainbow Flag as a living symbol: defending it in public life, preserving its original meaning, and sharing the stories of people who carry it around the world.
Save the Rainbow Flag
Flag in the Map
A global collection of photographs and stories showing the universal power of the Pride Flag as a symbol of defiance, celebration, courage, and belonging.
Color Meanings
Explore the original eight-color Rainbow Flag and Gilbert Baker’s symbolic vocabulary for liberation: sex, life, healing, sunlight, nature, magic and art, serenity, and spirit.
Help Keep the Rainbow Flag Visible
Your support funds advocacy, education, exhibitions, digital storytelling, and the public work needed to protect Gilbert Baker’s legacy.
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Gilbert Baker in 1979
