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Philadelphia Adds Black and Brown Stripes to Rainbow Flag to Celebrate Racial Diversity: VIDEO<\/b><\/p>\n

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The city of Philadelphia has\u00a0unveiled a new Pride flag that aims to be more reflective of the LGBT community\u2019s racial diversity.<\/span><\/p>\n

The new flag expands\u00a0on creator Gilbert Baker<\/a>\u2019s original design by including black and brown stripes.<\/span><\/p>\n

Amber Hikes, Philadelphia\u2019s director of LGBT Affairs, said the new flag \u201cinstills so much pride in me as a queer black woman<\/a>.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

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City Hall Pride Month Kickoff #morecolormorepride<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/dkWxEypfXU<\/a><\/p>\n

\u2014 Jane Slusser (@janeslusser) June 8, 2017<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

\u201cWhen I see the flag,\u201d she added, \u201cI see myself. The new design is a symbolic representation of Philadelphia\u2019s commitment to centering the experiences, contributions, activism and dedication of black and brown members of our community. To me, this flag says: \u2018We see you. We honor you. We celebrate you. You\u2019re not just a part of us. You are us.\u2019\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

RELATED:\u00a0San Luis Obispo Mayor\u2019s Pride Flag Burned in Suspected Hate Crime<\/a><\/em><\/h2>\n

According to <\/span>PGN<\/b><\/a>, Hikes added:<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cI feel that when we celebrate Pride Month and the LGBT community at large, we focus heavily on the same voices, identities and experiences. This year, I want to celebrate people who are too often left out of our narratives. I\u2019m really excited to use this event to highlight people of transgender and gender-nonconforming experience [and] highlight youth and people of color for their contributions to the LGBTQ-liberation movement\u2026.<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cThis is not going to just be in Philadelphia. This is going to take the nation by storm. I believe that very deeply. This is an opportunity for the community to come together and celebrate not just Pride but also the community members whose voices and experiences that so often get overlooked. To me, this is a chance to stop saying \u2018We\u2019re inclusive\u2019 and to actually begin showing it. More importantly, this flag is a step toward healing for our community and this genuine unity that so many of us are saying we want.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

More than 200 people were in attendance last Thursday to celebrate the unveiling and raising of the flag at the north apron of City Hall.<\/p>\n

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#LGBTPride<\/a> Flag raising at City Hall to reveal new Pride Flag. @AmberHikes<\/a> @PhillyMayor<\/a> @PhillyLGBTgov<\/a> #morecolormorepride<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/2zGYuZ4XJx<\/a><\/p>\n

\u2014 Philly City Rep (@PhillyCityRep) June 8, 2017<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

Flag designer Tierney and the Office of LGBT Affairs have developed a <\/span>website<\/b><\/a> where people can download the flag for free.<\/span><\/p>\n

Watch a CBS report below.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n

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Philadelphia Adds Black and Brown Stripes to Rainbow Flag to Celebrate Racial Diversity: VIDEO<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n