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September 1, 2015

GLAAD launches annual countdown to #SpiritDay on October 15

Today, GLAAD launched the official countdown to Spirit Day, the largest and most visible anti-bullying campaign in the world aimed at accelerating acceptance of LGBT youth.

October 16, 2014

by Dani Heffernan, Senior Media Strategist at GLAAD

Transgender organizations go purple for #spiritday

Today, transgender organziations across the country are joining millions of people to go purple for Spirit Day to take a stand against bullying and show support for LGBT youth. Check out some of the great organizations showing their purple today below.

October 15, 2014

by Claire Pires, Video and News Strategist

VIDEO: LGBT youth share stories with GLAAD about being bullied

The Hetrick-Martin Institute is a nonprofit organization that serves the needs of LGBT youth. GLAAD visited its location in downtown New York City and interviewed LGBT young people about being bullied. They shared their experiences with bullying and how bullying has affected their lives. Watch the video below and see their personal stories:

October 11, 2013

by Dani Heffernan, Senior Media Strategist at GLAAD

Bloggers Kid Fury and Crissle of "The Read" podcast are going purple October 17 for #SpiritDay

Bloggers Kid Fury and Crissle, who discuss hip hop and pop culture's most trying stars on their weekly podcast, The Read, are joining millions of Americans by going purple for Spirit Day to stand against bullying and show support for LGBT youth.

October 23, 2012

by Dani Heffernan, Senior Media Strategist at GLAAD

Hudson School GSA Supports LGBT Youth, Was Purple For #SpiritDay!

The Hudson School GSA joined the many students and millions of Americans who went purple for Spirit Day!

October 19, 2012

by Dani Heffernan, Senior Media Strategist at GLAAD

LGBT and Community Media Go Purple For #SpiritDay!

LGBT-focused blogs, news websites, and media outlets, as well as community media outlets, are going purple for #SpiritDay! Check out their purple below!