Curated by Joanna Black and Jeremy Prince
For the GLBT Historical Society Museum
By Gilbert Baker
RAINBOW WARRIOR
By Gilbert Baker
RAINBOW WARRIOR
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In 1978, when Gilbert was tasked with creating a flag at the request of Harvey Milk for a gay pride event, he had no idea that the rainbow flag he would create would become the worldwide symbol, forever cementing his place and importance in helping to define the modern LGBTQ movement. The enduring legacy of his work remains and his memoir will give readers great insight into his colorful and fascinating life.Gilbert Baker News
2-08-2024
‘Patriotism Not Pride’ anti-flag bill passes key vote in OK. More.
1-30-2024
OutSFL newspaper (FL) runs op-ed affirming the inclusivity of the original Rainbow Flag. More Ohio school board asked to rescind flag ban More Mayor of Enfield CT defends Pride flag ban More Greenwich says Pride flag and others will fly at Town Hall this year More...
1-13-2024
Mayor of Enfield CT defends Pride flag ban. More LGBTQ activists marched on Tennessee state capitol to protest proposed Pride Flag ban in schools. More CT LGBTQ+ community protests Enfield Pride flag policy at Town Hall More. Tampa Bay Times op-ed opposes looming flag...
The View Celebrates Gilbert Baker
Presenting the
2019 Nike® BETRUE Collection:
A Tribute to Gilbert Baker
To celebrate Baker’s impact and memorialize his legacy, Nike partnered with the Gilbert Baker Estate, working hand-in-hand to create this year’s 2019 BETRUE collection. For the first time, the footwear, apparel and accessories all feature the icon’s original eight-color flag, as well as other meaningful “Gilbert-y” touches and symbols of Pride.
The 2019 BETRUE collection will release at select global retailers on June 1, and on June 8 in North America on nike.com, SNKRS and at select Nike stores
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– Gilbert Baker
Activist • ARtist • LEGEND
Gilbert Baker
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. Gilbert’s work as a vexillographer (flag maker) spanned nearly four decades and includes distinctions for creating two flags that attained world’s records for their length.
