Baker, a San Francisco based gay rights activists met another American popular gay icon Harvey Milk who was a politician in 1974. History has it that the rainbow flag was first designed by American gay icon Gilbert Baker, an army personnel and also an activist, in 1978. But, what is the significance of the rainbow coloured flags and why is it symbolic to the LGBT community? The rainbow coloured flags is often seen during the rallies by the LGBT community whether it is the pride parade, any other protest march, celebrations to mark their sexuality or any other festivities.
The LGBT community celebrated the historic judgment as they hit the streets or posting on social media with rainbow coloured flags. As the Supreme Court on Thursday striked down the British era law and said that consensual gay sex is not a crime, celebrations were marked across the country by the LGBT community.
