Flag In The Map

About The Flag In The Map

“Flag in the Map” is an extraordinary collection of photographs and stories from LGBTQ+ people around the globe. Come see how these brave freedom fighters from Kenya, China, Ukraine, Brazil and over 40 countries passionately describe how the Rainbow Flag has changed their everyday existence. Sometimes hopeful, sometimes harrowing, always fascinating.”

The Flag in the Map exhibit includes 46 images from around the world showing people using the Pride flag as a symbol of power and visibility, often in the face of oppression and great danger. The Pride flag was created by Gilbert Baker in 1978 and has become an international symbol for the LGBTQ+ community. It is a powerful political, social and cultural symbol that is helping oppressed people make themselves visible and to creat change.

Napa Valley College will have on display the complete collection of images and essays collected from LGBTQ+ people from around the world. View their courage and read there stories.

This event will feature two speakers including Charley Beal, president of the Gilbert Baker Foundation and long-time friend of Gilbert Baker and Cleve Jones, a long-time activist who is credited with some many achievements including the creation of the AIDS Memorial Quilt.

We are proud to offer this event free of charge to our community. Seating in the performing arts center is limited and a ticket is required for entry.

Schedule Of Events:

• Flag in the Map exhibit open for viewing - 12:00PM to 7:30PM
• Special Speaking Program with Charley Beal and Cleve Jones - 7:30PM to 9:00PM
• The speaking program will include a Q&A session at the end.

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About The Speakers

Cleve Jones is an American human rights activist, author and lecturer. Jones joined the gay liberation movement in the early 1970s. He was mentored by pioneer LGBT activist Harvey Milk and worked in Milk’s City Hall office as a student intern until Milk’s assassination in 1978.

Jones co-founded the San Francisco AIDS Foundation in 1983 and founded The NAMES Project AIDS Memorial Quilt, one of the world’s largest community arts projects, in 1987. HarperCollins published his first book, “Stitching a Revolution,” in 2000.

Jones was portrayed by Emile Hirsch in Gus Van Sant’s Oscar-winning film, “MILK,” and was the historical consultant for the production. Jones led the 2009 National March for Equality in Washington, DC and served on the Advisory Board of the American Foundation for Equal Rights, which challenged California’s Proposition 8 in the US Supreme Court.

Hachette Book Group published his new memoir, When We Rise: My Life in the Movement, in November 2016. The ABC TV mini-series inspired in part by stories from Cleve’s book was broadcast in February 2017 with a screenplay by Academy Award winner Dustin Lance Black.

Jones lives today in Sonoma County.

Charley Beal is a lifelong social activist who attended his first civil rights demonstration in Lansing, Michigan in 1962. He is also an award-winning art director for film and television, working with renowned directors including Mike Nichols, Nora Ephron, Ridley Scott, and Gus Van Sant. His film credits include Sleepless in Seattle, First Wives Club, In & Out, Milk and Eat Pray Love. TV credits include Boardwalk Empire, Smash, Gotham, and Power.

Beal worked closely with Gilbert Baker beginning in 1994 when he assisted Baker with the creation of the Mile Long Rainbow Flag for Stonewall 25. He continued to collaborate with Gilbert on numerous projects including Worldpride 2000 in Rome and several other pride celebrations around the globe. He would frequently be seen at demonstrations holding one of Gilbert’s infamous political banners.

Today Charley Beal serves as the president of the Gilbert Baker Foundation.