This episode has highlighted how important it is that we all recognise the difference between the seven stripe rainbow, which has recently been used as a symbol of hope and gratitude for key workers during the coronavirus crisis, and the six stripe Rainbow Pride flag, which was created by activist Gilbert Baker as a rallying point for a community facing violence and oppression.Įver since its inception in the late 1970s, the rainbow flag has outraged queerphobes as much as it’s inspired feelings of community in queer people.
