In the last few hours many of you will have noticed a curious news regarding the emojis on Facebook. In fact, between the smiley face and the angry face, the one depicting a rainbow has been added. Don't worry, you don't have any viruses and the most popular social network in the world hasn't been hacked by anyone. It is simply a Facebook giveaway to the community LGBTQ.
The Month of Pride
First of all, it is necessary to specify what we are referring to when we talk about the LGBTQ community. We are talking about a term for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer and all non-straight people. They have always fought for their rights, often denied not only by institutions, but also by society itself. This gave birth to the gay-pride, that is to that concept in which it is claimed the pride of being as you are. Over the years, demonstrations, events and marches have been organized all over the world. Furthermore, for several years at the turn of June and July, the Pride month. This month was chosen as the 28 June 1969 the first riot broke out on the streets of New York led by homosexuals, bisexuals and transsexuals. Since then, June 28 has been seen as a symbolic day for the LGBTQ community.
Facebook support and how to activate the new emoji
The events scheduled this month are thousands and spread all over the world. The well-known Social Network then wanted to show its participation in the Pride Month with various initiatives. What intrigued users most was the inclusion of one new emoji. The subject of this new smiley is the symbol of the gay community, namely the rainbow flag. To use the new emoji just follow with a I like it la this page and by magic the new button will activate.
In short, nothing could be simpler, but if you want to feel even closer to the cause there are other ways. In addition to the classic profile picture frame, new Facebook camera filters have been added, as well as themed stickers for Messenger. We can then join the movement #KindComments on Instagram and leave comments that will be projected directly on the walls of major American and European cities. Finally, for direct support, various fundraisers have been organized, all listed on the page of the LGBTQ community.
