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The first Rainbow Flag was designed in 1978 by Gilbert Baker, a San Francisco artist, who created the flag in response to a local activist’s call for the need of a community symbol. (This was before the pink triangle was popularly used as a symbol of pride.) Using the five-striped “Flag of the Race” as his inspiration, Baker designed a flag with eight stripes. Baker dyed and sewed the material for the first flag himself — in the true spirit of Betsy Ross. 
The festivals and events put on for the GLBT Community are vast. Including Gay Halloween, Pride Fest, Gay Easter, Gay Mardi Gras, and let's not forget Decadence Festival. Whatever the GLBT event you can be sure to find it here. 
(TAG) has launched an all-out effort to qualify travel businesses based not only on their desire for gay travel revenues, but on their employment policies, services, and support returned to the gay community. Most travel guides list any accommodation or attraction that pays an advertising fee. But Travel Alternatives Group wanted to take it a step further. To view the complete list of TAG approved hotels click here. 
GLBT Organizations allow the gay community to establish a presence, and create an awareness that hopefully stimulates intelligent discussions. These organization create an opportunity to participate in some of the biggest events of the year and to share their experiences. For a list of GLBT organizations click here. 
New Orleans offers a sense of diversity even within the Christian community. These are the churches that welcome members witho