August 2010
Asexual Pride Flag Created Through Community Vote
Activism Cultural
The asexual pride flag was designed by AVEN user 'standup' and selected through a multi-stage community voting process. The flag features four horizontal stripes: black (asexuality), grey (grey-asexuality and demisexuality), white (allosexuality/allies), and purple (community). The purple was inspired by AVEN's website design. It has since become widely recognised in Pride events worldwide.
Impact & Significance
Gave the asexual community a visible symbol for Pride events and advocacy, reinforcing asexual inclusion in the broader LGBTQ+ movement.
Reference Record
- Date
- August 2010
- Era
- 2010-2019
- Sources
- 1
Editorially reviewed — reviewed · last reviewed 2026-09-19.
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Questions This Event Helps Answer
Q How did Pride marches begin? Pride marches began as public protest and commemoration after Stonewall, then spread through liberation movements that used visibility, solidarity and celebration as political tools. Q What do Pride flags mean? Pride flags turn identity, solidarity and protest into visible symbols, helping LGBTQ+ communities claim space and recognise one another.
