Dominique Morgan, an artist, activist and GLSEN board member.Photo: Courtesy of Apple
Courtesy of Apple
Apple’s CEO Tim Cook tells PEOPLE exclusively, “Even before the events at the Stonewall Inn [in 1969] brought the LGBTQ+ movement to new prominence, Black, Brown, and transgender activists were key leaders in the march toward equality. On many fronts, Apple supports the ongoing and unfinished work of equality for diverse and intersectional communities, and we want to provide every opportunity to celebrate and honor this history during Pride season.”
The addition of black and brown to the traditional rainbow design symbolize Black and Latinx communities, in addition to those who have passed away from or are living with HIV/AIDS. Light blue, pink, and white have been added to represent transgender and nonbinary individuals.
Dominique Morgan, an artist, activist and GLSEN board member.Courtesy of Apple
Dominique Morgan, an artist, activist, and GLSEN board member, says, as a trans woman, she sees herself in the rainbow for the first time. “I am not only thinking about the beautiful shade of pink and the trans flag as a trans woman but as a black trans woman, the brown color really represents my skin and my people. And I love how pink can be seen as soft, but historically the color pink is powerful and bold and change making.”
source: people.com
