Popular Emojis for Gay Pride (and How to Use Them)

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For anyone in the LGBTQ+ community or those trying to show pride and support, it can be tricky to figure out exactly which emojis to use in order to convey your feelings—after all, emojis are such a major factor in the way we communicate. Not to worry, though, because we’ve compiled a list of the best gay emojis and how exactly they relate to pride.

Which Emojis Are Used for LGBTQ+ Pride?

The most common emojis used to represent the gay community include a rainbow flag 🏳️‍🌈 and a rainbow 🌈. The rainbow flag has been used to represent the LGBTQ+ community since the 1970s, and using it in text is a great way to show pride.

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Common Emojis for Gay Pride

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    The rainbow flag became a symbol of LGBTQ+ pride in 1978 when Gilbert Baker, an openly gay artist and drag queen, designed it for San Francisco's annual pride parade. Baker was asked to create the flag by Harvey Milk, one of the first openly gay elected officials in the U.S., to represent the LGBTQ+ community. Baker chose the rainbow because he wanted to create a symbol that represented diversity and made a proud statement, and he believed the rainbow was ideal because it's found in nature. [1]
    • “Hey, are you going to the pride parade this weekend? 🏳️‍🌈”
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    In the years since Gilbert Baker coined the rainbow flag as a symbol for gay pride, the rainbow itself has evolved into a hallmark statement for pride. Each color of the rainbow is said to represent something special: red for life, orange for healing, yellow signifying sunlight, green for nature, turquoise to represent art, indigo for harmony, and finally violet at the bottom for spirit. [2]
    • “Love is love 🌈”
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    The transgender pride flag is depicted with a solid white stripe enclosed between two pink stripes and two blue stripes. It is often seen out and about at pride events and is a prominent symbol in the LGBTQ+ community. [3]
    • "You are seen, you are valid, and you are heard. 🏳️‍⚧️"
    • Baker's creation of the pride flag has since inspired many other flags within the LGBTQ+ community, but currently, only two exist on the emoji keyboard. On the Gilbert Baker Foundation website, you can sign a petition to have more pride emojis added to keyboard.
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    The two men holding hands emoji is most often used between a gay couple or to represent gay pride. It can be used to show off a new same-sex male relationship or to celebrate LGBTQ+ wins. Or, it can be used to represent friendship…because guys can hold hands too!
    • ”I can’t wait to get out there and start dating again.👬”
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    While the two women holding hands emoji is often used to represent girlfriends, a mother and daughter, or sisters, it can be a symbol of romantic love, too. Use this when trying to convey any love between women.
    • ”Mary and Jennifer look so happy together👭”
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    The emoji with two men and a heart shows two guys kissing. People often use it to express love or attraction between two men. You might see this emoji with different skin colors to show diversity.
    • ”Brandon and Liam’s wedding was so beautiful. 👨‍❤️‍💋‍👨”
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    The emoji showing two women with a heart portrays a pair of females making kissing faces with a big heart between them. This symbol aims to show a loving bond or hug between two women, though close female friends who are just pals sometimes use it, too.
    • ”Heather, you are my favorite person 👩‍❤️‍💋‍👩”
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    This emoji illustrates a male couple with two children. It’s the perfect emoji to represent same-sex families.
    • ”Nathan and Tommy just adopted twins! 👨‍👨‍👦‍👦”
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    This emoji shows a same-sex female couple with their two children. Similar to the two men and two children emoji, it’s the ideal way to display family affection.
    • ”Emma and Leah’s little boys are so cute! 👩‍👩‍👧‍👦”
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Emoji Combinations for Gay Pride

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    Rainbow hearts are an awesome way to jazz up any pride convo with some color. Instead of just one singular rainbow emoji, you’re really allowing the screen to burst with joy.
    • “I was born this way, baby! ❤️🧡💛💚💙💜”
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    Showing pride is about more than just rainbows and color. It’s about using your voice to stand up for what you believe in, so say it loud and proud with this emoji combo.
    • ”We’re headed to the pride rally this weekend; you guys in? ✊🗣🏳️‍🌈”
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    People celebrate Pride Month every year in June to remember the 1969 Stonewall Uprising in Manhattan. The Stonewall Uprising sparked a change in the Gay Liberation Movement in the United States. At first, Americans marked the last Sunday in June as "Gay Pride Day," but the exact date was subject to change. In big cities across the country, this "day" turned into a month-long series of events. [4]
    • “I can’t wait to get my rainbow nails done for Pride Month! 🌈📅🏳️‍🌈”
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    This emoji combo signifies the deep bond between LGBTQ couples. The church signifies the legal recognition of same-sex marriage, while the 👬and 👨‍❤️‍💋‍👨 represent gay love.
    • ”Anthony can’t wait to find his forever partner. ⛪👬🏻👨‍❤️‍💋‍👨”
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    As a type of performance art linked with LGBTQ+ communities, drag is a form of entertainment. It is also political defiance by cisgender or transgender people. [5]
    • ”Are you guys going to the drag show this weekend? 👨➡️💅💄👗👸”
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    Pride parades are important demonstrations to show acceptance, rights, equality, and love. Marching through text is the perfect way to represent your pride!
    • “Make sure to wear rainbow to the pride parade on Saturday!🚶‍♂️🏳️‍🌈🚶‍♀️✊”
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    As members of the LGBTQ+ community have been fighting for their rights all throughout history, equality is a main component of pride. The scales in conjunction with the male and female symbol emojis says you believe in equal rights for all genders.
    • ”Everyone should be free to be who they are. ⚖️♀️♂️”
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      1. ↑ https://www.austintexas.gov/sites/default/files/files/ATD%20PIO/Smart%20Mobility/Pride%20Flag%20Update%2005.26.22.pdf
      2. ↑ https://www.history.com/news/how-did-the-rainbow-flag-become-an-lgbt-symbol
      3. ↑ https://www.dictionary.com/e/emoji/transgender-flag-emoji/
      4. ↑ https://www.loc.gov/lgbt-pride-month/about/
      5. ↑ https://arts.umich.edu/news-features/the-politics-of-drag-for-lgbtq-history-month-u-m-expert-offers-insights/#

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