LGBTQ+ culture is a shared set of values, history, and expressions that act as a counterweight to societal pressures.
: The Rainbow Flag is the most widely recognized symbol, with colors representing values like life (red), healing (orange), and spirit (violet).
: A celebration of identity and collective strength, often manifested through pride parades and festivals.
: An umbrella term for people whose gender identity—their internal sense of being male, female, or another gender—differs from the sex they were assigned at birth .