This month, June, is known as Pride month! It is a celebration for people in the LGBTQIA+ community to be proud of who they are. The most common symbol of the community is the pride flag! The flag consists of six colors, and each color has a meaning.
- Red for life
- Orange for healing
- Yellow for sunlight
- Green for nature
- Blue for serenity
- Purple for spirit
The flag became widely used about fifty years ago in the 1970’s and the colors of the flag have changed a few times since then. In Philadelphia, there are also a black and brown stripe that represent diversity and inclusion.
Print out the handouts below to color your own pride flag and write down some things that you can be proud of!
