The Gilbert Baker Foundation

Extending the legacy of Gilbert Baker, the creator of the LGBTQ Rainbow Flag.  Activist, artist and educator.

“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 is the rainbow of humanity.”
– Gilbert Baker.

Historic Rainbow Flag Landmarked

The only rainbow flag in the world protected by landmark status 

Save the
Rainbow Flag

The Gilbert Baker Foundation and the  American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) Fight Back.

Winner! 2024 Gold Anthem Award

Winner! 2o24 Webby Award

Flag in the Map

A new minisite dedicated to the many Flag in the Map exhibitions.

Dedicated to the activists and organizations taking a stand against injustice, ensuring the symbol of LGBTQ pride continues to wave high.

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Save the Rainbow

We’re tracking communities facing restrictions on flying the rainbow flag  Fight Back.

San Francisco Landmark

The   Gilbert Baker Rainbow Flag at Harvey Milk Plaza was andmarked on September 13th, 2024.  More. 

Storyteller Series

We want to hear about your rainbow flag story.  Tell us here. 

Exhibitions

Flag in the Map

Find out about our latest exhibitions, submit photos and tour the virtual gallery.  View the new mini-site. 

In Their Own Voices

The creators of Community Flags on the meaning of these iconic symbol. View the Online Exhibit.

Performance, Protest & Politics

GLBT Museum Presents The Art of Gilbert Baker. Explore the Online Exhibit.

Programming

Rainbow Warriors

Oral history initiative of  people close to the creation of the the original rainbow flag. Watch videos.

GBTV

An archive of other videos pertaining to Gibert Baker and the rainbow flag. Browse archive. 

Memoir

Read Gilbert’s memoir RAINBOW WARRIOR: MY LIFE IN COLOR. Available everywhere.

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