A history of the Rainbow Pride Flag. What do the colors stand for?

June 6, 2018 compassq 5 THINGS TO KNOW, LIFESTYLES, PRIDE Comments Off on A history of the Rainbow Pride Flag. What do the colors stand for?
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The iconic flag is seen around the world and typically features six block colours.

MILLIONS celebrate Pride month around the world and the colourful flag adds a splash of vibrance to celebrations.

But why is a rainbow used as the pride symbol and what is the history behind it? Here’s the lowdown…