Home of the Progress Pride Flag

"When the Pride flag was recreated in 2017 and 2018 to include both black/brown stripes, as well as the Trans Pride flag stripes, I wanted to see if there could be more emphasis in the design of the flag to elevate its message. Through the process of creating this design, the 'Progress' message revealed itself."

- Daniel Quasar, designer

The Design

The main section of the flag (background) includes the Pride flag as seen in its most traditional form.

The Trans Pride flag stripes and marginalized community stripes (from the More Color, More Pride flag) were shifted to the Hoist of the flag and given a new chevron shape. The arrow points away from the hoist to show forward movement, and to show that Progress still needs to be made.

The pride flag stripes were separated from the trans, and black & brown stripes due to their difference in meaning, as well as to shift focus and emphasis to what is important in our current community climate.

Inspirations behind the Progress design

The use of the red, orange, yellow, green, blue, and purple stripes were inspired by the traditional Pride flag design, originally created by Gilbert Baker with the help of Lynn Segerblom and James McNamara. It is left intact here to honor the legacy of the meaning of the stripes, which were: life, healing, sunlight, nature, harmony/peace, spirit.

The use of the light blue, pink, and white stripes were inspired by the Trans Pride flag, originally created by Monica Helms in 1999.

The use of black and brown was original conceptualized and created into the More Color, More Pride flag in Philly, originally introduced by AJ Hikes in 2017.

The use of a black stripe to represent those lost during the AIDS crisis, referred to as the Victory Over AIDS flag was suggested by Sergeant Leonard Matlovich. It is elevated here to bring awareness to the stigma surrounding those living with HIV. Red also represents AIDS Awareness and the constant search for a cure.

My thoughts and desires for what this new flag means are mine, but what does it mean to you?

Art is subjective and new meanings come from the individual who views it. So, please take this moment to find what this flag means to you as an individual and also how you might be able to impact the community as a whole through its message.

A flag amongst many flags...

Always remember that Pride is more than a flag but it is a feeling, an action, a decision. All the flags mentioned here, as well as the many amazing flags that exist within our community are valid, relevant, and all wonderful forms of expression. We are a sea of many different people all united by many symbols, use the flag that best speaks to you.

Can I use the Progress flag design in my work?

Yes! The Progress flag design is now CC0 (which basically means it has been released to the public domain), and is freely available to use in your work, commercial or non-commercial.

For more information: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/