"We needed something to express our joy, our beauty, our power. And the rainbow did that."
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Quotes by Gilbert Baker
Gilbert Baker (1951-2017) was an American artist, designer, and LGBTQ+ activist renowned for creating the iconic Rainbow Flag in 1978, a symbol of hope and diversity in the fight for LGBTQ+ rights. Born in Chanute, Kansas, Baker's colorful spirit and commitment to social change were evident from an early age. After serving in the U.S. Army, he settled in San Francisco, where he became a prominent figure in the gay rights movement. His legacy continues to inspire generations, reminding us of the power of love and inclusion.
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"A true flag is not something you can really design. A true flag is torn from the soul of the people. A flag is something that everyone owns, and that's why they work. The Rainbow Flag is like other flags in that sense: it belongs to the people."
Gilbert Baker
"The rainbow flag is a symbol of freedom and liberation that we made for ourselves."
Gilbert Baker"The rainbow is a part of nature, and you have to be in the right place to see it. It's beautiful, all of the colors, even the colors you can't see. That really fit us as a people because we are all of the colors. Our sexuality is all of the colors. We are all the genders, races, and ages."
Gilbert Baker"The rainbow flag is beautiful because it's about love. The Confederate flag is ugly because it's about hate. It's pretty simple from the art level: beautiful versus ugly."
Gilbert Baker