It’s also part of the city’s ongoing effort to address concerns about racism in Philly’s gayborhood and LGBTQ businesses.” White opportunism, or nah? “The flag was designed in conjunction with the city’s Office of LGBT affairs and is part of the larger #MoreColorsMorePride campaign. The new flag was raised on Jat the City Hall to kick off of the city’s month-long gay pride activities.Īccording to one source: “The 8-stripe flag is reportedly the first Pride flag flying over a U.S.
PHILADELPHIA––The city of Philadelphia unveiled a new gay pride flag featuring black and brown stripes which are to represent the struggle to include “black and brown” same-gender-loving people.