Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Happy Pride Month! June marks the 55th anniversary of the first LGBTQ+ Pride march held in the United States. Since its creation ...

San Francisco artist Gilbert Baker created the rainbow pride flag in the late 1970s. His original design had eight colorful stripes, with each color carrying a different meaning. The rainbow flag ...

Only Slate Plus members can gift Slate stories. Become a member to share 10 free articles a month. Every year in June, rainbow flags emerge on the façades of homes and businesses to celebrate Pride.

In June, you might notice an increasing number of rainbow flags around town. It’s Pride Month in the United States, which means this multicolored symbol is more prevalent than usual. But what’s the ...