In order to make our shield more inclusive, we added light blue, pink, and white to reflect the colors of the transgender flag along with black and brown stripes to include marginalized LGBTQ+ communities of color. 'Together, the colors of the NFL pride shield represent the heart and soul of the LGBTQ+ community. Happy pride month to our fans, players, staff, and the LGBTQ+ community,' the first slide says. 'We are proud to support and advocate for the LGBTQ+ community every day, not just in June.
The NFL unveiled an updated version of its pride shield logo, which now includes the colors of the trans flag and the intersectional queer black and brown community.Īmerica's largest sports league posted graphics across social media on Wednesday, where they went into detail on what their new flag represents.
