#SpiritDay

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October 17, 2019

by Ted Ravago, Youth Engagement Intern

How Spirit Day helped me survive as a closeted gay high schooler

I’m still passionate about making sure that queer and trans youth know that they’re not alone.

GLAAD

October 1, 2019

by Kleio Kartalis, Youth Engagement Coordinator

How you can support LGBTQ youth during National Bullying Prevention Month

Join the movement to end LGBTQ bullying by taking the pledge to ''go purple" on Spirity Day during National Bullying Prevention Month.

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October 19, 2018

by Megan Townsend, Director of Entertainment Research & Analysis

Check out incredible #SpiritDay performances from Dan Reynolds, Shea Diamond, Darren Criss at LGBTQ trailblazer Justin Tranter's Spirit Day concert 'BEYOND'

Watch some AMAZING performances by your favorite stars from Justin Tranter's BEYOND concert!

GLAAD

October 20, 2018

by Clare Kenny, Director of Youth Engagement

College campuses across the country take action for #SpiritDay

From lighting their campus monuments purple to speaking at primary schools to promote anti-bullying awareness, these students made their voices heard on Spirit Day.

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October 18, 2018

by Megan Townsend, Director of Entertainment Research & Analysis

Hulu celebrates #SpiritDay with special collection; 'Marvel's Runaways,' 'Harlots,' and more go purple

Hulu highlights LGBTQ-inclusive films and series for #SpiritDay.

GLAAD

October 18, 2018

by Ross Murray, Senior Director, GLAAD Media Institute

Global Organizations are Turning the World Purple for #SpiritDay

Spirit Day purple is spreading around the globe. What began as an action by a single Canadian teenager, Brittany McMillan, has expanded into a global phenomenon with organizations and influencers around the world posting for Spirit Day.

GLAAD

October 18, 2018

by Clare Kenny, Director of Youth Engagement

LGBTQ youth share their stories, offer advice to adults to end bullying

If you want to end bullying in your community, look to the young people who are facing bullying to learn what they need from the adults in their lives.