How the rainbow flag became the symbol of pride

"We are rarely proud when we are alone." 6/14/17 How the Rainbow Pride Flag Earned Its (Colorful) Stripes In late '70s San Francisco, the nascent Gay Rights Movement was in full swing. Without a symbol to rally around, the diverse group of activists navigated the treacherous political climate with no beacon. That's where artist Gilbert Baker stepped in.  This Great Big Story was inspired by Genesis. Who Needs Roads When You Can Cruise Through Canals? Most of us town-and-city dwellers spend our days pounding hard, paved ground. But in Giethoorn, Holland, residents float through canals. Built without roads, a series of waterways and bridges connect the town's 2,400 residents. This incredible aquatic infrastructure has even earned the town the nickname "Little Venice."  The 50-Star American Flag Came From a High School Project In 1958, Ohio high schooler Robert Heft submitted a class project that would change our country forever. Heft's history teacher gave his class an open-ended assignment: make a project illustrating your interest in American history. So Heft redesigned the 48-star American flag to include two additional stars for Hawaii and Alaska.  Copyright © 2017 Great Big Story, LLC, All rights reserved.You are receiving this message because you subscribed to the Great Big Story newsletter. Want to change how you receive these emails? You can update your preferences or unsubscribe from this list