1999; first flown publicly in 2000
Monica Helms Designs the Transgender Pride Flag
Trans Cultural Activism
Monica Helms designed the transgender pride flag in 1999, and it was first shown publicly in 2000. The symmetrical blue, pink and white stripes were designed so the flag is correct whichever way it is flown, reflecting that there is no wrong way to be trans.
Impact & Significance
Gave trans communities one of the most globally recognisable symbols of trans pride, dignity and self-definition.
Reference Record
- Date
- 1999; first flown publicly in 2000
- Era
- 1990-1999
- Sources
- 3
Editorially reviewed — reviewed · last reviewed 2026-09-10.
