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When establishing our new online presence, a unanimous decision was reached by #CSPLGBTQIA members to use the #ProgressFlag in our representation. We want to share the meaning behind this flag, and demonstrate that representation matters in Physiotherapy 
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The original Rainbow Flag was designed by artist, designer, Vietnam War veteran & then-drag performer, Gilbert Baker. It was commissioned by politician Harvey Milk for San Francisco's annual pride parade in 1978, and evolved into the widely recognised 6 coloured PRIDE flag 
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The six colours of the Rainbow Pride Flag represent:
Red = Life
Orange = Healing
Yellow = Sunlight
Green = Nature
Blue = Serenity
Purple = Spirit
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Red = Life
Orange = Healing
Yellow = Sunlight
Green = Nature
Blue = Serenity
Purple = Spirit
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The Transgender Pride Flag was designed by transgender activist Monica Helms (1999) was first shown at a pride parade in Phoenix, USA (2000). Light blue is a traditional color for baby boys. Pink for baby girls. White represents transitioning, a neutral or undefined gender 4/8
In 2017 the city of Philadelphia adopted a revised version of the Pride Flag designed by the marketing firm Tierney, adding black and brown stripes to the top of the standard six-color flag, to draw attention to issues of BAME people within the LGBTQ community 5/8
In 2018 designer Daniel Quasar released a redesign incorporating elements from both the Philadelphia flag and trans pride flag to bring focus on inclusion and progress within the community 6/8
While retaining the common 6-stripe rainbow design, the Progress Flag features black, brown, light blue, pink, & white chevron stripes to bring marginalised BAME people, trans individuals, and those living with HIV/AIDS & those who have been lost to the forefront 7/8
The arrow of the #ProgressFlag points to the right to show forward movement, while being along the left edge shows that progress still needs to be made.
This resonates with #CSPLGBTQIA physios. We are now here on Twitter, there is movement, and together we can make progress. 8/8
This resonates with #CSPLGBTQIA physios. We are now here on Twitter, there is movement, and together we can make progress. 8/8
