MTV, VH1, and Logo proudly show LGBTQ-inclusive programming all year long, but the networks have once again 'gone purple' in many fabulous ways for this year's #SpiritDay to show support for LGBTQ youth and stand against bullying. MTV, VH1, and Logo have participated since Spirit Day began in 2010, and have raised the bar yet again!
The network's shows, stars, and even on-air logos have all gone purple to celebrate the day. Join them by going purple on Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook and using the hashtag #SpiritDay. Find out more at glaad.org/spiritday.
Spirit Day vibes made a special appearance on TRL this afternoon! The hosts, audience, and even some of their guests, including Hayley Kiyoko and Lane Moore, wore purple outfits and the packed studio audience wore purple pins.
MTV, VH1, and Logo all changed on-air logos to purple and employees of all the brands proudly sported purple.
Check out these Spirit Day posts by MTV affiliates!
We're supporting #LGBTQ youth and taking a stand against bullying by going purple for #SpiritDay https://t.co/gLkEzOmo5p
— MTV (@MTV) October 19, 2017
on #SpiritDay we stand against bullying and show support for LGBTQ youth. Go purple now and join in https://t.co/84zgIWaTxM #TRL
— TRL (@TRL) October 19, 2017
We're rocking purple today for LGBTQ youth & against bullying for #SpiritDay! Remember to be yourself, we love you! (: @thejasonnaylor) pic.twitter.com/j7NiEhnTxX
— Logo (@LogoTV) October 19, 2017
For #SpiritDay, we're wearing purple to stand with LGBTQ youth and stand against bullying! @thekellymantle #EverybodySayLove pic.twitter.com/wPZFLgvHrl
— RuPaul's Drag Race (@RuPaulsDragRace) October 19, 2017
Are you wearing your purple today? Honor LGBT youth with a lavender look on #SpiritDay https://t.co/lIk6J9ncr4
— NewNowNext (@NewNowNext) October 19, 2017Today is #SpiritDay Join the pack and go purple now if you’re against bullying! https://t.co/h7ywZYS3fj pic.twitter.com/SJtL1LJmuC
— TEEN WOLF (@MTVteenwolf) October 19, 2017
Join me in standing up against bullying towards LGBTQ youth by wearing purple today to show your support for #SpiritDay pic.twitter.com/LevvduWS6X
— Nicole Spiller (@nicole_spiller) October 19, 2017
Today I'm rocking purple for #SpiritDay to stand up against bullying and show support for LGBTQ .@MTV pic.twitter.com/rpY3BLZwZ9
— Brandon Gomes (@_BG_Gomes) October 19, 2017
MTV has a history of both representing youth and cutting-edge culture as well as standing against bullying. Follow along the #SpiritDay conversation on social media to see who else goes purple today!
About Spirit Day
Each year, millions go purple for GLAAD’s Spirit Day to support LGBTQ youth in a united stand against bullying. Started in 2010 by high school student Brittany McMillan in response to numerous young LGBTQ lives lost to suicide, Spirit Day now draws the participation of celebrities, schools, faith institutions, national landmarks, corporations, media outlets, sports leagues, and advocates around the world, all joining together to stand against bullying and support LGBTQ youth.
As anti-LGBTQ policies, hate crimes, and harassment are on the rise, it is now especially important to let all marginalized youth know they are supported.
This year, Spirit Day is on October 19, 2017. Take the Spirit Day pledge to show LGBTQ youth you've got their backs at glaad.org/spiritday. Follow @GLAAD on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, and Tumblr to keep up to date with #SpiritDay news.
