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The Feeling star Dan Gillespie Sells breaks down ‘complex’ vision for Pride flag future: ‘I dream we all get to put them down’
The Feeling singer Dan Gillespie Sells says his feelings – no pun intended – about the Pride flag are ‘complex’, but actually, they aren’t. The Everybody’s Talking About Jamie co-creator dreams of a time when the LGBTQ+ community no longer needs to use the flag as a symbol of their right to equality because, in this reality, they would have achieved it. It’s that simple. However, with the flag becoming such an ingrained part of the fight, would it be that easy to let go? This year marks the 50th anniversary of Pride Month, an event held annually for members of the queer community and their allies to celebrate their identities, accomplishments, and reflect on the struggle for equality. Perhaps at the heart of it all is the Pride flag, also known as the rainbow flag, which has become a well-known symbol of gay pride. It began with the traditional colours of the rainbow but, in 2022, now has various versions to truly represent the diverse family the LGBTQ+ groups have become. According to Queer In The World, there are currently more than 50 flags you might spot, though the number isn’t fixed as there may be multiple designs and variations for any particular flag. For example, there’s now the More Color More Pride flag, which was created in 2017 to add black and brown colour strips to the top of the flag.
