Transgender Pride flag facts for kids
The Transgender Pride flag was created by a woman named Monica Helms. It was first shown at a pride parade in Phoenix, Arizona, United States in the year 2000. This flag is a special symbol for the transgender community.
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What is the Transgender Pride Flag?
The Transgender Pride flag helps people in the transgender community feel seen and proud. It is a symbol of their identity and their rights. The flag has five stripes that go from left to right.
What Do the Colors Mean?
The flag uses three main colors, each with a special meaning:
- There are two light blue stripes. These represent boys and men.
- There are two pink stripes. These represent girls and women.
- In the middle, there is one white stripe. This stripe is for people who are transitioning. It also represents those who feel they have no gender or who are gender neutral.
Who is Transgender?
A transgender person is someone whose gender identity is different from the sex they were assigned at birth. For example, someone assigned male at birth might know they are a girl. Or someone assigned female at birth might know they are a boy. Being transgender is about who you know yourself to be.
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An earlier Transgender Pride Flag design from 1999.
See also
In Spanish: Banderas del orgullo trans para niños
