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The poppy represents the community, our beauty and our progress.
The dual buds radiating from the center bloom represent future generations, and
the promise of a better future uplifted by the work of past generations.
This flag highlights the intersectionality of LGBTQ+ identities.
The spectrum created by the colors represents different orientations and
the individual colors represent gender identity and expression.
Black - for the elders and ancestors, the foundation of the community,
for the unceded land that comprises East County San Diego, solidarity with land back movements - the night sky - Black Sage
Indigo - for trans and non-binary folx,
the hills, the mountains, the earth - Ramona Lilacs
Fuschia - for femmes,
the fruits and the flowers, prickly pears - California Milkweed
Orange - for butch folx,
migratory birds and animals, the monarch butterfly - the California Poppy
Gold - for gender non-conforming and intersex folx,
the radiant sun and its light, gold, pollinating birds and insects - the San Diego Sunflower
Blue - for masc folx,
water, the morning mist, the marine layer, the rains - the day sky - Sky Lupines
White - for agender and aro & ace folx,
the light of a new day breaking - Manzanita
Anchoring in the symbolism of a sunrise, this flag represents the journey to understand oneself and develop empathy for others.
It represents optimism for a new day unmarked by prejudice.
~Flags are available for purchase here.~
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