Coming August 2026
A global anthology featuring contributors from around the world exploring dignity, visibility, equality, freedom, and the continuing journey toward human rights for all.
About the Book
Steps to Liberation: The Rainbow Flag, Human Rights & Freedom is a global anthology featuring contributors from around the world who explore themes of identity, dignity, equality, freedom, and human rights.
Combining personal stories, historical reflection, and contemporary perspectives, the book examines the enduring significance of the Rainbow Flag as a symbol of visibility, hope, and shared humanity.
Through diverse voices and experiences, Steps to Liberation encourages readers to reflect on the past, engage with the present, and help shape a more just and inclusive future.
Voices from the Book
Founder of Metropolitan Community Churches and Co-Founder of Christopher Street West / LA Pride, and a pioneering voice in the modern LGBTQIA+ movement, Rev. Troy D. Perry has spent decades advancing equality, faith, and social justice. His contribution to Steps to Liberation reflects on the power of courage, community, and hope in the ongoing struggle for freedom and human dignity.
Rev. Troy D. Perry
Lynn Segerblom
As the only surviving co-creator of the original Rainbow Flag, Lynn Segerblom brings a unique historical perspective to Steps to Liberation. Her reflections connect the flag’s origins, its enduring symbolism, and the continuing pursuit of dignity, visibility, and human rights for LGBTQIA+ communities worldwide.
Featured Contributors
Coming August 1, 2026: 50+ Voices. One Shared Journey.
Release
Information
First Edition: Kindle ebook only
Full Edition: Kindle ebook / Paperback / Hardback
Release Date: August 1, 2026
​Steps to Liberation: The Rainbow Flag, Human Rights & Freedom is scheduled for release on early August 1, 2026 as part of the Flag50 initiative leading toward the 50th anniversary of the Rainbow Flag in 2028.
The book brings together contributors from across the United States and around the world to explore history, identity, community, dignity, and the ongoing pursuit of human rights and freedom.