“The new pride flag is a symbol of hope in a vision for an inclusive society where people have both an equitable and an accessible means to thrive. The idea for the collaboration came about given Capital City Pride’s support of our diverse community and culture, DSM BLM’s focus on solidarity racial justice, One Iowa’s mission to advance, empower and improve the lives of LGBTQ Iowans statewide, and Flag of Des Moines’ desire to connect with and dedicate proceeds to organizations focused on equity and change in our community. The hope is that the city of Des Moines will recognize this as the city’s flag during Pride Month (June) and beyond. Mason Kessinger (he/him), a co-founder of Flag of Des Moines, designed the flag to celebrate the diverse community that is Des Moines. 03.05.21 One Iowa Pride Flag of Des MoinesĬapital City Pride, Des Moines Black Liberation Movement (DSM BLM), Flag of Des Moines, and One Iowa are excited to introduce Des Moines’ own pride flag – a flag containing 11 colors that acknowledge and celebrate LGBTQ, black and brown, and transgender individuals.
