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

A Sad 'Adiós' to Some and a Joyous 'Bienvenido' to Others in 2012
Saturday, December 29, 2012
12:03pm

In 2012 we bid a sad goodbye to some beloved LGBT Latinos and allies, and welcomed many positive moments, including the coming out of Puerto Rican boxer Orlando Cruz.

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.

10/07/12
#SpiritDay: 19 Days of Action to stand up to bullying - Day 7 | 10/07/12

Now that you’ve taken the pledge to go purple, ask your place of worship if they will go purple with you on Spirit Day.

10/06/12
#SpiritDay: 19 Days of Action to stand up to bullying - Day 6 | 10/06/12

Now that you've taken the Spirit Day pledge to go purple in a stand against bullying, help us bring Spirit Day to even more people by talking to others about it.

10/06/12
Text PURPLE to 80888 to Support #SpiritDay and LGBT Youth | 10/06/12

When you text PURPLE to 80888, you are supporting the important work GLAAD, GLSEN and The Trevor Project do every day to end bullying and support LGBT youth!

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