One of the first questions usually asked concerning gays concerns the rainbow flag. An enduring symbol of gay pride in America, the rainbow flag began flying in 1978 when it first appeared in the San Francisco Gay and Lesbian Freedom Day Parade. San Francisco artist Gilbert Baker borrowed symbolism from the hippie movement and black civil rights groups to create a flag that could be used year after year.The 6 Colors of the flag are Red for life Orange for healing Yellow for the sun Green for nature Blue for harmony and Purple for spirit. The colors also sybolize that gays and lesbians come in all colors, come from every walk of life and from all points on earth.
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Key West Provides a Lesbian Paradise Vacation
By: Fredrick Durrenmatt
Key West is more like a lesbian paradise than a simple beach town in the Lower Keys and the southernmost city in Florida. You can easily find a lesbian resort to spend a perfect vacation in Key West, as well as several gay-friendly bars, restaurants and stores. While staying in one of these lesbian lodging destinations you will enjoy one of the most favorable climates of the Caribbean and a Mecca for nontraditional people. There is huge gay and lesbian population in Key West, and the whole island boasts an eccentric and easygoing attitude about life.
You’ll need to get out of your lesbian resort when staying in Key West, because there are so many things to do it would be a waste to stay in one place the whole time. The beach is a great gay and lesbian paradise with activities that range from sunbathing to water sports to volleyball. You’ll also want to get out of your lesbian lodging to enjoy local attractions like the Ernest Hemingway museum, the historical buildings, the ghost tour and even the gay and lesbian historic trolley tour.
Another great reason to get out of your lesbian lodging in Key West is the local golf course, a public 200-acre 18-hole course located amidst beautiful scenery. Fishing and kayaking are also good activities to enjoy in this lesbian paradise, and there is a great local art scene too. After a day spent lounging at a lesbian resort, the Tennessee Williams is a great place for culturally minded individuals to spend an evening enjoying live dancing.
