You already know what the pride flag stands for. It's one of the most recognizable symbols in the world, on par with the American flag or the recycling symbol, and especially during Pride Month, it's everywhere. But this flag wasn't always so ubiquitous, and its predecessors included a lavender rhinoceros, the Greek letter lambda, and the pink triangle — all of which have their own separate meanings and histories, but weren't accepted by the LGBTQ community at large.
