The flag was designed to draw attention to issues affecting people of color within the LGBT community. In June 2017, the city of Philadelphia adopted a revised version of the flag designed by the marketing firm Tierney, which adds black and brown stripes to the top of the standard six-color flag to draw attention to issues affecting people of color within the LGBT community. Later, in 2021, President Joe Biden designated June to be LGBTQ+ Pride Month in the United States. Then, from 2009 until 2016, President Barack Obama designated June to be LGBT Pride Month, which he did every year he was in office. Historically, President Bill Clinton has designated June as “Gay Lesbian Pride Month” on two separate occasions, in 19. According to the organizers, a “light” version of an in-person festival is preferable than another virtual event. OutFest 2021 has been postponed, but the Philadelphia Pride event is still scheduled for Labor Day weekend. 7 What does the pink white and orange flag mean?.5 How do you explain Pride month to a child?.
