Spirit Day

Millions of Americans wear purple on Spirit Day as a sign of support for LGBT youth and to speak out against bullying. http://glaad.org/spiritday

Latest Update on Spirit Day

Marcel Neergaard named 'Foot Soldier of the Week' by Melissa Harris-Perry
Saturday, June 8, 2013
2:55pm

Following his MoveOn.org success getting StudentsFirst to rescind its 'education reformer of the year' award from anti-gay Tennessee State Representative John Ragan, Marcel Neergaard was named 'Foot Soldier of the Week' on the Melissa Harris-Perry show.

10/11/12
Engage Your School Or College To Go Purple On #SpiritDay! | 10/11/12

GLAAD is helping students, faculty and staff at schools and colleges around the country go purple on Spirit Day!

10/11/12
#SpiritDay: 19 Days of Action to stand up to bullying - Day 11. It's National Coming Out Day! | 10/11/12

It's NATIONAL COMING OUT DAY! As our LGBT friends and loved ones take the bold step of coming out, it is important that they know that their allies everywhere, straight or not, have their backs.

10/10/12
Faith Leaders Get into the Spirit for Spirit Day | 10/10/12

As Spirit Day approaches, the number of faith leaders and organizations going purple is growing. Organizations are reaching out to their members to encourage them to wear purple. Religious leaders of all stripes are speaking out against bullying in the lead up to Spirit Day.

10/10/12
Spirit Day Ambassador Katy Butler Calls on Presidential Candidates to "Go Purple" on Oct. 19 | 10/10/12

Spirit Day Ambassador Katy Butler calls on President Obama and former Governor Romney to wear purple on Spirit Day.

10/09/12
GSA Network Helps Students Take a Stand Against Bullying, Support LGBT Youth in their Schools | 10/09/12

The Gay-Straight Alliance Network has a ton of resources to help students create new GSA clubs and take existing clubs to the next level just in time for Spirit Day on October 19.

10/09/12
#SpiritDay: 19 Days of Action to stand up to bullying - Day 9 | 10/09/12

Thank those adults in your life who have promised to go purple to stand against bullying.

10/08/12
Great Coming Out Day Theatre Event in LA | 10/08/12

On Oct. 11, Casa 0101 Theater, in collaboration with the Latino Equality Alliance, will present the 2nd annual Brown & Out Theater Festival featuring 10 LGBTQ-themed plays about Latino/a youth.

10/08/12
#SpiritDay: 19 Days of Action to stand up to bullying - Day 8 | 10/08/12

Does your school have a GSA? You should ask your school administrators and find out. If not, you can learn more about starting a GSA at GLSEN’s website.

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