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One thing I love about the LGBT world is that there is always something new to learn. And in the case of today\u2019s article, it\u2019s the Bear Flag.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

I\u2019ll quickly regale you of my first encounter with the flag and then share what I\u2019ve learned about it since first seeing it wave on that hot summer day.<\/p>\n\n\n

FIRST SEEING THE BEAR FLAG\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n
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My friend had recently popped over to Madrid during his European vacation. And little did we know that Madrid PRIDE was happening that very weekend.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

But here\u2019s the thing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

During Madrid (and nearly all of Spanish) summers, it\u2019s hotter than hell. So, the plan was to just pop in and take a quick look around. We would snap a few photos, have a drink or two, feel the local energy, and whatnot. After all, we had paid our party dues in Hong Kong more than once and our old, tired bones were already feeling the first stages of heat stroke.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

So, we did our thing. And then after a few hours of seeing the local Pride wildlife (which was utterly fantastic), we started heading back.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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This is where I saw the Bear Flag.<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n

Now I thought I was Pride knowledgeable. But even I ended up standing there pointing and asking out loud, \u201cWhat\u2019s that?!\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

And it turns out the girl right behind me had the answer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cI asked the same thing,\u201d she said. She then went on to explain that the guy carrying the flag had told her it was for the International Bear Brotherhood.   <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ok! Bears! That was all I needed to know. But for some readers out there it still might not be enough. So let\u2019s dive into that next.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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WHAT ARE BEARS?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n
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Bears are a subset of gay culture that focuses on big, burly, hairy men who project an image of rugged masculinity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

And, after what I\u2019ve come to learn. Just because you\u2019re big and hairy, doesn\u2019t automatically put you in this category. It\u2019s something you self-identify as. It combines gender expression, gender identity, and sexuality<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Credit: Bearworldmag.com<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n

MORE ABOUT THE BEAR FLAG<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n
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The flag was first made by Craig Byrnes in 1995. His undergraduate degree in psychology involved devising a senior project about the bear culture that had raged since the early 1980s, of which he had first-hand experience \u2013 and this flag results from this project.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\u00a0The colors of the flag\u2014dark brown, orange\/rust, golden yellow, tan, white, gray, and black\u2014are meant to include the colors of the furs of\u00a0animal bears\u00a0throughout the world. Though not necessarily referring to\u00a0human skin color\u00a0or\u00a0hair color, the flag was designed with inclusion in mind.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

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BEAR FLAG FINAL THOUGHTS<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n
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Personally, I love the paw print in the corner. Don\u2019t know why. I just do. But I also love that there was a combination of diversity, inclusivity, and bear culture all rolled into one.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

And, again, it\u2019s another reason I love the LGBT universe. It\u2019s an unending journey of discovery and education!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

As for you, dear readers, any other Bear Flag facts you want to throw in the comments so we can all keep learning?<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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