Gilbert Baker created the original pride flag in 1978. Baker was urged by Harvey Milk to create a symbol for the LGBT community and he chose a flag, which he saw as the most powerful symbol of pride.

It’s likely that you’ve seen a lot of colorful flags flying during Pride Month, and there’s way more than just the traditional Pride flag out ... his friend Gilbert Baker to create a symbol ...

The iconic rainbow flag was designed by artist Gilbert Baker, who was asked by Californian politician Harvey Milk – the first openly gay elected official – to come up with a symbol of pride ...