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legacy of Gilbert Baker
Creator of the Rainbow Flag
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Join us in celebrating and advancing the legacy of the iconic Rainbow Flag creator, Gilbert Baker. As an ambassador, you'll play a crucial role in advocating for LGBTQ rights and promoting inclusivity worldwide.The...
CREATOR OF THE RAINBOW FLAG
Artist, activist and visionary, Gilbert Baker (1951-2017) created the Rainbow Flag in 1978. Over the next four decades, this indelible icon would become embraced across the world as the universal symbol of the LGBTQ civil rights movement.
“A moving, educative memoir from one of the innovators of the gay liberation movement.”
-Kirkus Review
Now in its second printing
RAINBOW WARRIOR
Bring a Rainbow Warrior reading event to your hometown.
The Gilbert Baker Foundation offers readings and panel discussions that examine the book and celebrate the legacy of Gilbert Baker.
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“A moving, educative memoir from one of the innovators of the gay liberation movement.”
-Kirkus Review
Now in its second printing
RAINBOW WARRIOR
Bring a Rainbow Warrior reading event to your hometown.
The Gilbert Baker Foundation offers readings and panel discussions that examine the book and celebrate the legacy of Gilbert Baker.
![](https://gilbertbaker.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/Screen-Shot-2018-09-20-at-12.31.13-PM.png)
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!
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Nike
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Absolut Vodka
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Hetrick-Martin Institute
Storyteller Series
Gilbert Baker’s Rainbow Flag has inspired people all over the world. In every country where the 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. ⇒
Submit Your Story
An ORAL HISTORY OF THE RAINBOW FLAG
Coming soon
New videos by (left to right) Jeff Sheehy, Cass Brayton aka Sister Mary Media and James Ferrigan and Mark Rennie.
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