“What I liked about the rainbow
is that it fits all of us.
It’s all the colors.
It represents all the genders.
It represents all the races.
It’s the rainbow of humanity.”
– Gilbert Baker
Extending the legacy of Gilbert Baker, the creator of the LGBTQ Rainbow Flag. Activist, artist and educator.
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Celebrating Bisexuality Awareness Week
Welcome to Bisexuality Awareness Week (Sept 16th-23rd)! Gilbert Baker Foundation will be posting educational information every day through the 23rd to help the. many people who seem to struggle with the concept of bisexuality and clear up some of the damaging...
History of the Transgender Flag
Know your LGBTQ flag history — and be proud of it! This illuminating video explains the origins of the world-acclaimed Trans Flag, created in 1999 by transgender activist (and Gilbert Baker Foundation board member) Monica Helms. This beloved banner for global trans solidarity has flown proudly and defiantly across the world — and the original flag now resides in the Smithsonian Institution.
ABC-7NY Profile on Gilbert
Sam Champion profiles Gilbert Baker and documents the recent discovery of the original rainbow flag and its return to San Francisco.
Biden permits Pride flag at embassies
The move overturns the Trump administration's effective ban on Pride flags.
Celebrating Bisexuality Awareness Week
Welcome to Bisexuality Awareness Week (Sept 16th-23rd)! Gilbert Baker Foundation will be posting educational information every day through the 23rd to help the. many people who seem to struggle with the concept of bisexuality and clear up some of the damaging...
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For general inquiries, gilbertbakerestate@gmail.com.
Now taking submissions!
performance, protest & Politics- Online Exhibit
The GLBT museum reopens with the original rainbow flag
Rainbow Warrior – Now Available in Paperback
In their own voices
Emojis of pride
RAINBOW WARRIORS
NEW EPISODE!
Mark Rennie, legendary San Francisco photographer and nightlife impresario recalls his decades long friendship and collaboration with Gilbert Baker.
TELL YOUR GILBERT STORY
The Foundation wants to hear your story. Tell us how you have been personally affected by the Rainbow Flag. SIMPLY FILL OUT THE FORM – we’d love to hear about it.
PARTNER WITH US
There are numerous branding opportunities available by working with us. Corporate and grass-roots groups alike are sponsoring special products, projects and events that showcase the Rainbow Flag and celebrate the legacy of Gilbert Baker. We welcome your ideas!
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