“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, creator of the Rainbow Flag
LATEST NEWS
Kansas Celebrates Gilbert
Gilbert Baker left Kansas as soon as he could. But, as many around the world celebrate LGBTQ pride month, it’s worth noting that Kansas also struggled to hold the flag creator dear
ABOUT THE FOUNDATION
Our mission is to protect and extend the legacy of Gilbert Baker, the creator of the LGBTQ Rainbow Flag, as an activist, artist and educator. Learn about our financial mandate including our current partners and benefactors.
Now in its second printing
RAINBOW WARRIOR
“A moving, educative memoir from one of the innovators of the gay liberation movement.”-Kirkus Review
Host a Virtual Reading Event
The Gilbert Baker Foundation offers readings and panel discussions that examine the book and celebrate the legacy of Gilbert Baker. More Info
NEW! ONLINE EXHIBIT
Performance,
Protest & Politics
The Art of Gilbert Baker
Curated by the GLBT Historical Society, the exhibit examines how Baker blurred the lines between artist and activist, protester and performer, emphasizing his intuitive understanding of using art to address political and social issues.
Now in its second printing
RAINBOW WARRIOR
“A moving, educative memoir from one of the innovators of the gay liberation movement.”-Kirkus Review
Host a Virtual Reading Event
The Gilbert Baker Foundation offers readings and panel discussions that examine the book and celebrate the legacy of Gilbert Baker. More Info.
NEW! ONLINE EXHIBIT
Performance,
Protest & Politics
The Art of Gilbert Baker
Curated by the GLBT Historical Society, the exhibit examines how Baker blurred the lines between artist and activist, protester and performer, emphasizing his intuitive understanding of art and its power to address political and social issues.
Partner With us
There are numerous branding opportunities available by working with the Gilbert Baker Foundation. 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!
Nike
Absolut Vodka
Hetrick-Martin Institute
Storyteller Series
In every country where Gilbert Baker’s flag has flown, LGBTQ people have been encouraged to break down their closet doors and fight for equal rights. 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.
The Rainbow Flag always struck me as a symbol of beauty and diversity, evanescent yet durable as a symbol. While I was not a close friend of Gilbert’s, I got to know him through social media where we were friends since 2008. His wit and good humor matched his enormous symbolic contribution to the fight for LGBTQ+ rights and freedom. His sudden death was a shock but he leaves behind a global legacy as we carry on our fight for our freedom. Long wave the Rainbow!
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New Video Series
RAINBOW WARRIORS
AN ORAL HISTORY OF THE RAINBOW FLAG
This oral history initiative presents short videos from people who participated in or witnessed the creation of the original flags in 1978, as well as people who helped make it a symbol of LGBTQ liberation and one of the most recognizable icons in the world.
WATCH EPISODE 1: SCARLOT HARLOT
In our first installment, we talk to Carol Leigh (pictured) a.k.a. Scarlot Harlot, sex worker rights pioneer and activist,
Future Episodes
New videos by (left to right) Jeff Sheehy, Cass Brayton aka Sister Mary Media and James Ferrigan and Mark Rennie.
