Protecting the History, Meaning, and Future of the Rainbow Pride Flag

THE GILBERT BAKER FOUNDATION

The official page for Gilbert Baker, creator of the LGBTQ Rainbow Flag. 

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Save the Rainbow Flag

The Rainbow Flag has been banned in over 60 towns and school districts.  We partnered with the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) to fight back against this wave of hate. Track our progress here!
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Rainbow 50

As we approach the momentous 50th Anniversary of the Rainbow Flag in 2028, we look forward to crafting inspiring events that not only celebrate its legacy but also amplify our dedication to fostering equality and acceptance in every community.
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Gilbert Baker Television

GBTV provides premium video content that educates, inspires and entertains the world. With a focus on Gilbert Baker’s legacy and the history of the Rainbow Flag we aim to show their continued global importance in our modern world.
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Award-Winning Excellence in Activism

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World-famous political activist, designer and flag-maker Gilbert Baker (1951-2017) created the Rainbow Flag in 1978. Over the next four decades, his creation would become embraced across the world as the universal symbol of the lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) movement.
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Rainbow Flag Color Meanings

Learn how Gilbert Baker and his committed band of  volunteers reinvented the Rainbow in 1978 and watch our video where Gilbert himself explains the groundbreaking concepts that led to the creation of one of the most recognizable symbols in the world.

The History Of the Rainbow Flag

From ancient cave paintings to the American Revolution, discover how the rainbow and this flag have evolved over time.
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OUR EXHIBITIONS

Flag in the Map

Discover this extraordinary collection of Rainbow Flag stories from across the globe.
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In Their Own Voices

Explore the creators of some of the most iconic LGBTQ+ community flags that have been inspired by Gilbert Baker’s original.
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Performance, Protest & Politics

San Francisco’s GLBT Museum’s record breaking exhibit that features the best of the Gilbert Baker Collection.
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"All Sexes, All Genders, All Races, All Ages. It's the Rainbow of Humanity."

Gilbert Baker

"A true flag is not something you can really design. A true flag is torn from the soul of the people."

Gilbert Baker

About The Gilbert Baker foundation

Founded in 2019 to carry on the life and legacy of Gilbert Baker, the Gilbert Baker Foundation is the world leader in education, exhibitions and acitivism centered on the Rainbow Flag.

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