Spirit Day - Wikipedia
WEBSpirit Day is an annual LGBTQ awareness day observed on the third Thursday in October. [1] Started in 2010 by Canadian teenager Brittany McMillan, it was initially created in response to a rash of widely publicized bullying-related suicides of gay school students in 2010, including that of Tyler Clementi . [ 2 ]
Spirit Day - GLAAD
WEBwhat is spirit day? #SpiritDay is the world’s most visible anti-bullying movement inspiring LGBTQ youth, especially transgender and nonbinary youth to live their lives in their truth and authenticity.
SPIRIT DAY - October 17, 2024 - National Today
WEBOct 21, 2021 — Spirit Day is an annual observance that takes place on the third Thursday in October on October 17 this year. This day aims to create awareness for the bullying and harassment that the L.G.B.T.Q community faces.
Spirit Day Facts - GLAAD
WEBlearn the facts. Growing up is hard enough without being targeted, harassed, called names, or physically harmed. But LGBTQ youth are experiencing bullying at every turn. Let the facts speak for themselves. See the 2023 Spirit Day Index now: The Impact of Spirit Day.
Spirit Day | GLAAD
WEBAug 5, 2024 — Spirit Day. Millions of Americans wear purple on Spirit Day as a sign of support for LGBTQ youth and to speak out against bullying. This year, Spirit Day will take place on Thursday, October 19, 2023.
Spirit Day 2022: 7 Facts About The LGBTQ Day Of Awareness
WEBOct 20, 2022 — Spirit Day 2022 is upon us. For the last 12 years, the folks behind the day of recognition for LGBTQ youth, which falls on the third Thursday of every October, have propelled the observance from an online social campaign to a full-fledged day promoted by GLAAD, where millions go purple to show their alliance with the community.
Spirit Day 2021: 'Renewed importance' to protect LGBTQ youths - NBC News
WEBOct 21, 2021 — Millions of people worldwide are wearing purple Thursday to stand up against the bullying of LGBTQ youths. Symone, GLAAD President Sarah Kate Ellis and Kevin Shapiro light the Empire State ...
Spirit Day 2020: Celebs, lawmakers, athletes send messages to …
WEBOct 15, 2020 — As in past years, celebrities across the U.S. and beyond — from movie stars to sports teams — shared messages of hope and empowerment with LGBTQ youth on Thursday, Spirit Day 2020.
What is Spirit Day? - Visible
WEBOct 20, 2022 — On Spirit Day, millions of people around the world ‘go purple’ to take a stand against bullying for the LGBTQ+ community. It takes a village to rise up against bullying. That’s why, for the second year running, we’ve partnered with GLAAD for Spirit Day.
What Is Spirit Day? And Why Are People Going Purple on …
WEBOct 21, 2021 — Anyone browsing social media today will see lots of queer celebs, activists, and allies wearing purple and posting anti-bullying messages. That's because it's Spirit Day, when millions of...
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