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.

10/05/12
#SpiritDay: 19 Days of Action to stand up to bullying - Day 5 | 10/05/12

Now that you've taken the Spirit Day pledge to go purple in a stand against bullying, you can make a donation to support #SpiritDay! Help GLAAD keep the Spirit alive by donating $10.19 (or whatever you can) today.

10/04/12
Leading Catholic Theologian (and Colbert Report Chaplain) Supports #SpiritDay | 10/04/12

James J. Martin, a leading Catholic theologian and Culture Editor of the Jesuit magazine America, has tweeted his support for Spirit Day. Millions of Americans will be wearing purple on October 19 to speak out against bullying and to show their support for lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) youth.

10/04/12
#SpiritDay: 19 Days of Action to stand up to bullying - Day 4 | 10/04/12

Now that you've taken the Spirit Day pledge to go purple in a stand against bullying, watch a lesbian, gay, bisexual or transgender (LGBT) movie or TV show.

10/02/12
#SpiritDay: 19 Days of Action to stand up to bullying - Day 2 | 10/02/12

This year, GLAAD is counting down to Spirit Day with 19 Days of Action – quick and easy steps you can take each day to help stand up to bullying. Find out how you can take a stand against bullying and show your support for LGBT youth.

10/02/12
NBA, WNBA, MLS, Reuters building join millions going purple for #SpiritDay, 10/19 | 10/02/12

The National Basketball Association (NBA), the National Women’s Basketball Association (WNBA), Major League Soccer (MLS), the New York Stock Exchange, Times Square and Facebook will join hundreds of celebrities, corporations, news outlets and schools, as well as millions of Americans in wearing purple for Spirit Day on October 19 in a stand against bullying and to show their support for LGBT youth.

10/01/12
#SpiritDay -- there's an app for that! | 10/01/12

GLAAD is happy to announce that you can now support Spirit Day right from your phone!

10/01/12
Spirit Day Founder Brittany McMillan Tells Personal Story in Advocate | 10/01/12

The Advocate on Monday published a commentary from Spirit Day founder Brittany McMillan, in which the teenager discusses the importance of the upcoming event, and how her personal struggle with depression drove her to create it.

10/01/12
#SpiritDay: 19 Days of Action to Stand Up to Bullying - Day 1 | 10/01/12

This year, GLAAD is counting down to Spirit Day with 19 Days of Action – quick and easy steps you can take each day to help stand up to bullying. Find out how you can take a stand against bullying and show your support for LGBT youth.

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