15 most common pride flags and their meanings

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For pride month, Google are making it rain LGBTQIA+ pride flags with relevant searches. But do you know what each of those flags mean?

Our graphic designer, a member of the community, put together this infographic to educate you on just that.

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What do the pride flags mean?

Why are pride flags so important?

Being able to relate and identify with others like you is a huge part of accepting yourself in a society that typically doesn’t. Having a visual representation of your identity, such as a pride flag, makes it easier to spot others like you out in the world. As well as being a celebration of identity, pride flags can also indicate safe spaces and represent a sense of community. This ultimately helps a group of vulnerable and marginalized people feel a little safer, welcome and accepted.

Putting up pride flags in the workplace, even if just for pride month, can be a great way of showing your acceptance for your LGBTQIA+ employees, whether they are out or not.

Useful links

Mermaidsuk.org.uk/professionals/resources-for-professionals/

Stonewall.org.uk/power-inclusive-workplaces

Every business needs a safe space where people feel comfortable to truly be themselves, and supporting our LGBTQIA+ employees throughout the year is something that runs deep within our company culture.

This blog is part of a series of content we’re sharing with our network throughout Pride month to give the movement a boost at a time where it’s on everyone’s minds.