The exact reasons we choose to put these symbols on our clothes or cars are usually personal and vary a lot. We are attempting to reclaim the bits of history that remain - and openly make tomorrow’s history. Today, many closet doors are flung open and the symbols of lesbian and gay pride are displayed prominently. Rainbow flags, pink triangles and that odd wishbone-like Greek letter called lambda are the most popular symbols today, but there were many others before them.Īnd, by the way, what does a lavender rhinoceros have to do with gay pride? Stay tuned.īecause our community has been forced into hiding and secrecy throughout much of time, lots of our history was locked into closets that were never opened. There might even be one tattooed on your partner’s arm. Sticking on bumpers, hanging around necks and dangling in front of windows are a few of the places you’ll find the symbols of lesbian and gay pride. At least there’s not a lavender rhinoceros on your bumper.