Rainbows at Half Mast

in Hits & Misses by
“I’m queer… I’m not here… get used to it.”

Gilbert Baker
Artist, activist, gerbil jockey.
June 2, 1951 – March 31, 2017.
Aged 65 years.

Most recognized for: Commissioned by Harvey Milk to create pride parade banners, he was the gay Betsy Ross that came up with the rainbow flag in 1978.