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.

10/17/11
Conan, MTV, Sundance Channel, LOGO and millions more join GLAAD in going purple for Spirit Day | 10/17/11

As part of National Bullying Prevention Month, GLAAD recently launched its latest PSA video series

10/17/11
Sundance Channel Pledges to go Purple in Support of LGBT Youth | 10/17/11

On Thursday, October 20, the Sundance Channel’s employees will participate in Spirit Day and show support for LGBT youth by wearing purple. The channel has also committed to turning its on-air logo purple for the entire day along with all of its social media logos.

10/15/11
Go Purple for #SpiritDay October 20: Submit your videos! | 10/15/11

This year, we are asking people to send an additional message of support by submitting videos to let the world know why they are going purple and why others should join in supporting LGBT youth and taking a stand against bullying.

10/13/11
'Jersey Shore's' Vinny, Shaquille O'Neal, Amy Poehler and Chaz Bono among the celebrities 'Amplifying their Voice' in new GLAAD PSA series | 10/13/11

Watch videos from GLAAD's new "Amplify Your Voice!" PSA series inside!

10/10/11
Stand Up Speak Out | 10/10/11

Young people everywhere are taking a stand against bullying. In a movement that’s rocking the nation, young people are saying, let’s make it better – and here’s how.

10/05/11
GLAAD Calls on Allies in the Wake of Alleged Tennessee Assault | 10/05/11

A ‘Gay-Straight Alliance’ logo t-shirt prompted an alleged assault in Eastern Tennessee.  According to Sequoyah High

09/30/11
Gearing Up for Spirit Day with its Founder, Brittany McMillan | 09/30/11

This October 20th will mark the second annual observation of Spirit Day, and we are once again thrilled to be teaming up with the event’s creator, 16 year-old Brittany McMillan, to raise awareness of the issues impacting LGBT young people, to highlight the need to show support, and to encourage people to “go purple!”

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