The original Pride Flag was created in 1978 when activist Harvey Milk commissioned artist Gilbert Baker to design a symbol of gay pride. Each color on this iconic flag holds a unique meaning, representing different aspects of the LGBTQ+ community: hot pink signifies sex, red symbolizes life, orange stands for healing, yellow represents sunlight, green embodies nature, turquoise signifies magic and art, indigo stands for serenity, and violet represents the spirit of LGBTQ+ people.