"More Than Just A Flag is the autobiography of Trans Flag creator, trans activist, and Navy veteran, Monica F. Helms. Monica’s book details the major events of her life, from childhood through to the book’s publication in 2019. Included are her service in the U.S. Navy as a submariner, and her personal journey to discovering her true self as a trans woman, including the subsequent battles she fought with her civilian employer, Sprint."
According to Wikipedia, in June 2019, to mark the 50th anniversary of the Stonewall riots, an event widely considered a watershed moment in the modern LGBTQ rights movement, Queerty named her one of the Pride50 for "trailblazing individuals who actively ensure society remains moving towards equality, acceptance, and dignity for all queer people".
Monica F. Helms is an American transgender activist, author, and veteran of the United States Navy. She is known for creating the Transgender Pride Flag, which has become a powerful symbol of transgender visibility and pride. Monica Helms served in the U.S. Navy from 1970 to 1978.
She was assigned to two submarines: USS Francis Scott Key (1972–1976) and USS Flasher (1976–1978).
During her time in the Navy, she began dressing as a woman while based in Charleston, South Carolina.
After transitioning, she reapplied to a veterans’ group with the name “Monica” and became the first woman to ever join the organization.
Monica Helms was elected as a delegate to the 2004 Democratic National Convention in Boston, Massachusetts.
She was the first trans person elected to a DNC Convention from Georgia. In her autobiography titled “More Than Just a Flag,” Helms shares her life story, including her role in designing the Transgender Pride Flag2.
Monica F. Helms has made significant contributions to transgender visibility, activism, and advocacy, leaving a lasting impact on the LGBTQ+ community.
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