Gilbert Baker, the creator of the iconic rainbow flag that's become an international symbol for LGBT rights, died March 31 at his home in New York. He was 65. Mr. Baker, often called the gay Betsy ...

In 1978, artist and activist Gilbert Baker designed the original rainbow flag — which remains the basis for all modern variations of the famous Pride symbol. The first flag, hand-stitched and dyed by ...

Community leaders have announced that a public memorial for rainbow flag creator Gilbert Baker will be held Thursday, June 8 at 7 p.m. at the Castro Theatre, 429 Castro Street. Mr. Baker died March 31 ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Kansas residents and activists gathered with Gov. Laura Kelly last week for her signing of a proclamation honoring rainbow flag ...

SAN FRANCISCO (KGO) -- From daylight to dark, and with the help of some gusty winds, the iconic rainbow flag that has come to symbolize the LGBT community flew proudly over San Francisco's Castro ...

In many lands the rainbow shines bright give light shows charm holds peace. A sign of hope, love, and life it floats with joy it speaks no word but says all. In San Francisco late 1960s the time ...

SAN FRANCISCO (KRON) — Gilbert Baker, the man who created the rainbow flag, has died. He was 65 years old. In 1978, he was asked by San Francisco Supervisor Harvey Milk to create a flag that would ...

Gilbert Baker, the artist and civil rights activist who created the iconic rainbow symbol for the gay rights movement, died of natural causes in New York City Friday. He was 65. Baker sewed the ...

SAN FRANCISCO (WPVI) -- Gilbert Baker, the man who created the rainbow flag, has died. Activist Cleve Jones posted the news on his Facebook page Friday afternoon. "I am heartbroken. My dearest friend ...

Gilbert Baker, the designer of the iconic rainbow flag, has died. In 1978, Baker sewed a multicolored flag that became the symbol of the LGBT community across the world. Baker, 65, died Thursday in ...