The Russian flag adds an additional child, a move designers say is intended to reflect different Russian values (and perhaps United Russia’s efforts to boost the national birthrate). According to the US gay activist Gilbert Baker, who is credited with creating the emblem in the late 1970s, the idea behind the flag’s bold design emerged in 1976 the year the United States. The flag is inspired by a similar flag used by French opponents of gay marriage. There were also rainbow captain's armbands and rainbow laces. We must prevent gay fever in our country and support traditional values. There are many pride flags that exist today that represent different identities within the LGBTQIA+ community. They have been used to show pride, unity, and solidarity since 1978 when they were first created by artist Gilbert Baker. Pride flags are a symbol of pride for the LGBTQIA+ community.
Our clubs also came together between 27 November and 2 December to celebrate Stonewall's 2021/22 Rainbow Laces campaign and show support for all LGBT people in football and beyond.Īt all Premier League fixtures across the two Matchweeks, there were bespoke Rainbow Laces pitch flags, ball plinths, handshake boards and substitutes boards. Pride Flag: A guide for better understanding. That's why we, the Premier League, proudly stand alongside Stonewall in promoting equality and diversity.Ī key focus of the partnership with Stonewall encourages LGBT+ acceptance among children and young people involved in community and education initiatives such as Premier League Primary Stars and Premier League Kicks, and within Academies.Ĭoaches, teachers and leaders are equipped with bespoke resources and programmes developed by the League and Stonewall which promote positive attitudes towards the LGBT+ community.
Clubs and communities are stronger when everyone feels welcome, and it's down to all of us to make that happen.