Bear flag (gay culture)
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The International Bear Brotherhood Flag was designed to represent the Brotherhood of Bears, named for the LGBT slang term bear. The bear flag was designed by Craig Byrnes in 1995.[dubious ] The colors of the flag denote either hair colors or skin colors of the human race. Brown hair/skin, red hair/Native American skin, blond hair/Asian skin, light blond or peach-colored hair/white skin, white hair/albino skin, gray hair, and black hair/Black skin. The flag was designed with inclusion in mind.[citation needed] The gay bear culture celebrates secondary sex characteristics such as growth of body hair and facial hair, which is typically considered a "bear trait".
There is much debate surrounding the origin of the bear flag, with many disputing Craig Byrnes' somewhat questionable claim as the creator.
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