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The Pride Flag: History, Meaning & Hate - Minisode

June 27, 2025 • Joshua Robert: LGBTQ Podcaster & Self-Help Enthusiast • Season 1 • Episode 17

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🌈 Why are so many people offended by the rainbow Pride flag? Lets dive deep into the history and meaning of the rainbow Pride flag—the iconic LGBTQ+ symbol created by Gilbert Baker in 1978.

You’ll learn:

🔥 Who created the Pride flag and why it became a global symbol of love, unity, and inclusion
🎨 The original 8 colors of the flag and their powerful meanings
🌍 How the Pride flag has evolved over time and become a worldwide emblem
⚠️ Why some groups are so threatened by the Pride flag and label it “political”
🧩 The stark difference between the Pride flag’s message of love and flags that represent hate, racism, and exclusion

If you’ve ever asked, “What does the Pride flag mean?” or “Why do some people hate the Pride flag?,” this episode gives you the history, context, and unfiltered truth behind the most recognized symbol of LGBTQ+ pride.

🎧 Listen now to celebrate Pride, understand the backlash, and reclaim the flag’s message of hope.

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