Spirit Day: Go Purple on October 19 for #SpiritDay
Spirit Day: Go Purple on October 19 for #SpiritDay
Spirit Day is annual day in October when millions of Americans wear purple to speak out against bullying and to show their support for lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) youth. Learn more. Here are some easy ways to get involved now!
Go purple on Facebook and Twitter by turning your profle pictures purple! Use GLAAD's #SpiritDay tool and after you turn your profile pictures purple, spread the word by posting to Twitter and Facebook.
You can now take part in Spirit Day right from your phone! GLAAD and Toyota Financial Services have launched the "Go Purple for #SpiritDay powered by Toyota Financial Services" app for iPhone and Android. The app provides users with anti-bullying resources, calls to action, and a tool that can turn photos purple and share to Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. The free app is now available in the Apple App Store and on Google Play.
Take Action Now!
October 1-19: 19 Days of Action for Spirit Day!
Day 17: Now that you've gone purple using GLAAD's #SpiritDay tool, help spread the word on social media!
Celebrities like Dianna Agron, George Takei and Pauly D are all going purple for Spirit Day. Check out our list and tweet at those who are not yet on it.
Find out how you can take action today! There is a new action every day.
Pledge to go purple on October 19, 2012!
What is Spirit Day?
Millions of Americans wear purple on Spirit Day as a sign of support for lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) youth and to speak out against bullying. Spirit Day was started in 2010 as a response to the young people who had taken their own lives. Observed annually, individuals, schools, organizations, corporations, media professionals and celebrities wear purple, which symbolizes spirit on the rainbow flag. Getting involved is easy -- participants are asked to simply "go purple" on October 19th as we work to create a world in which LGBT teens are celebrated and accepted for who they are. Learn more & go purple at www.glaad.org/spiritday.
