In honor of #SpiritDay today, transgender celebrities, activists, musicians, artists, athletes, and influencers all went purple in support of LGBTQ youth. By going purple, they took a stand against anti-LGBTQ bullying and sent a strong message in solidarity. From profile pictures to tweets, trans celebs showed up for #SpiritDay. See their powerful photos and messages below and visit glaad.org/SpiritDay to find out more!
#SpiritDay is Oct. 19 - Go purple now to take a stand against bullying and support LGBTQ youth!
https://t.co/V9yCC6D4hJ— Laverne Cox (@Lavernecox) October 19, 2017
#NewProfilePic #SpiritDay is Oct. 19 - Go purple now to take a stand against bullying and support LGBTQ youth! https://t.co/V9yCC6D4hJ pic.twitter.com/xYFHnjaMgi
— Laverne Cox (@Lavernecox) October 19, 2017
Take a stand against bullying & support LGBTQ youth!! Go purple today!#SpiritDay #YouCanPlay @YouCanPlayTeam @glaad pic.twitter.com/Mq2wbesSio
— The Chris Mosier (@TheChrisMosier) October 19, 2017
my role models @JanetMock, @CherylDunye, @badassboz @OsopePatrisse @Lavernecox @RaquelWillis_ for #SpiritDay https://t.co/kntS3nv8JU
— Angelica Ross (@angelicaross) October 19, 2017
Today is a reminder ESPECIALLY with your president who is the biggest bully, that we should all be against it. Stand strong. #spiritday pic.twitter.com/peOMaVDo0O
— Isis King (@MsIsisKing) October 19, 2017
Stand up for LGBTQ youth and take the pledge to go purple on 10/19 for #SpiritDay! https://t.co/tpU0OkcaiB
— Jazz Jennings (@JazzJennings__) October 19, 2017
I (own no purple clothes) draw purple on #SpiritDay because #LGBTQ youth deserve to be safe, supported, loved, and celebrated! pic.twitter.com/3XIHLuy2vA
— Gavin Grimm (@GavinGrimmVA) October 19, 2017
New video celebrating #SpiritDay! I might've taken the whole #gopurple thing a little too literally... https://t.co/gFs5DoBfz9 pic.twitter.com/tVVrbLtq8l
— Jackson Bird (@jackisnotabird) October 19, 2017
HAPPY SPIRIT DAY pic.twitter.com/YFa9ADolHt
— Gigi (@TheGigiGorgeous) October 19, 2017
If you’ve been bullied, I love you very much #SpiritDay thread
— jeffreymarsh (@thejeffreymarsh) October 19, 2017
We all are taught to be violent with ourselves, to abandon ourselves, but LGBTQ+ youth seem to be taught especially vicious self-hate
— jeffreymarsh (@thejeffreymarsh) October 19, 2017
If you are a trans kid, or bi or a demi-guy,
— jeffreymarsh (@thejeffreymarsh) October 19, 2017
I LOVE YOU
There is nothing wrong with you and you deserve to live a life free from violence
If you are an LGBTQ kid, you deserve to dream and love and take over the world, and I can’t wait until you do
— jeffreymarsh (@thejeffreymarsh) October 19, 2017
Bullies are jealous people, remember that they want your light, your freedom, your chance to live without shame. Don’t let them silence you
— jeffreymarsh (@thejeffreymarsh) October 19, 2017
Bullies want to snatch your spirit on #SpiritDay and every other day. Let the hate you get remind you of the love you have to give
— jeffreymarsh (@thejeffreymarsh) October 19, 2017
Let the hate you get remind you of the love we have for you
— jeffreymarsh (@thejeffreymarsh) October 19, 2017
I respect you. You are worthy. You are special. You are loved. #SpiritDay
Taking a stand against bullying and you should too! Join me &@glaad and let's stop the bullying together! https://t.co/joiL4NLEr4 pic.twitter.com/4u0xEgbxnG
— Blossom C. Brown (@BlossomCBrown) October 19, 2017
It’s #SpiritDay! Go purple to show support for LGBTQ youth. Take the pledge & go purple now. https://t.co/f26GR0VsnV pic.twitter.com/MwRsLDyTEH
— Jamie Clayton (@MsJamieClayton) October 19, 2017
Seeing purple today? It's #SpiritDay! Take a stand against bullying of LGBTQ youth and join in https://t.co/EcRyyq7sqV
— Zeke Smith (@zekerchief) October 19, 2017
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.