Perhaps the most well-recognized of these symbols is the Rainbow Flag, which has come to help represent the LGBTQ+ movement as a whole and the full spectrum of human sexuality and gender.īut where did this now-iconic flag come from? How did rainbows become associated with LGBTQ+ pride and how long has this symbol existed? In honor of Pride Month, here's a brief overview on the Rainbow Flag, how it has evolved over the years, and some different ways you can learn more about, and support, the LGBTQ+ community in Hawaii. These banners are emblems of unity and pride that embody many different aspects of the LGBTQ+ community, from transgender pride to gender fluidity to nonbinary representation and beyond. At any given LGBTQ+ event, you're likely to see a multitude of colorful flags being flown.