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While the rainbow flag is known to most as being the symbol of LGBTQ+ pride, the history behind it may not be as well-known. This article explores that very history and some of the most notable figures involved. We’ll also look at the flag as it stands today and its variety of colours.

Being an ally to the transgender community means bringing a whole lot of love and support. In this blog, we will explore some of the ways we can help our transgendered loved ones feel cherished and safe in their journey.

When someone you love lets you know about their identity as part of the LGBT community, they are sharing their thoughts and feelings and how they feel about themselves. It’s an honest and vulnerable moment, and it’s important that everyone feels respected and seen.

With this in mind, we thought it might be helpful to talk through some of the terminology around ‘Coming out’. While the movement for LGTBQ+ equality progresses, there are some who feel that the language used referring to self-disclosure would benefit from a more empowering tone.

Every June, pride month is celebrated around the world to honour the LGBTQIA+ community, along with their activism and culture throughout history. Pride month allows people to express their individuality and how they choose to express it.

In this blog, we will share five cool ways you can celebrate pride month this year.

Here at Butler and Grace, we are proud to be an ally to the LGBTQIA+ community. Everyone knows about the rainbow pride flag, but today, we are going to look at some of the other flags in the sexuality and gender identity spectrum, as well as their history, and the meanings behind the colours on the flags.

Being a LGBTQ+ ally is easier than you may think. But in reality there is much more you can do as an ally. Do you want to know how you can be a good one?

Here the top 7 tips on what you can concretely do as an ally to support the community, in particular your LGBTQ+ family and friends.

Most people know the six-colour rainbow flag, but did you know new flags represent different sexual orientations and identities? Discover what each colour means ...