Spirit Day

Spirit Day Quick Facts - US

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Related Hashtags	#LGBTQ
2022 Date	October 20, 2022
2023 Date	October 19, 2023

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Spirit Day in 2022

Thursday, Oct 20

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Spirit Day History

Spirit Day seeks to support LGBTQ youth by advocating against bullying. This day highlights the disproportionate harassment and bullying that LGBTQ students may face in their personal lives or at school. It aims to prevent bullying and show solidarity.

Spirit Day was started in 2010 by advocate Brittany McMillan. McMillan worked alongside the Gay and Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation (GLAAD) to honor the memory of young LGBTQ people who lost their lives. Together, they promoted and encouraged a day where people would wear purple as a show of solidarity. Spirit Day is observed annually on October 15th.

Top Tweets for Spirit Day -

Updated 03:36

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— spooky thaddy 🎃 (@ItsHippyPotter) October 20, 2022

Today is Spirit Day, a day to raise awareness and give support for our sister and brother LGBTQ youth and to speak out against bullying and discrimination. All should have dignity and equality, and be loved. https://t.co/xVgMGqMkCS
— Matthew Dowd (@matthewjdowd) October 20, 2022

It’s #SpiritDay! Go purple now to take a stand against bullying and to support LGBTQ youth. https://t.co/Eq90CsPL0C https://t.co/eShcNhenKq
— Jeri Ryan (@JeriLRyan) October 20, 2022

Spirit Day Facts & Quotes

70% of LGBTQ students reported being verbally harassed according to the U.S National School Climate Survey in 2017.
71% of LGBTQ students reported hearing homophobic remarks from teachers and staff according to the U.S National School Climate Survey in 2017.
Ultimately, I want Spirit Day to make just one person feel a little bit better about his or herself, to feel safe enough in their own skin to be proud of who they are - Brittany McMillan

In the News and Trending for Spirit Day

Updated 03:36 Kelly Clarkson Covers Third Eye Blind‘s ’Jumper’ for Spirit Day

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Today is GLAAD's annual Spirit Day to support LGBTQ youth. Here's who celebrated across the web.

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Kelly Clarkson Performs Third Eye Blind’s ‘Jumper’ in Honor of Spirit Day

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Spirit Day 2022: Why People Are Wearing Purple

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Spirit Day Top Events and Things to Do

Wear purple dress or attire as a show of solidarity for those LGBTQ students who may be facing bullying or harassment.
Take a pledge against bullying by signing your name at Take the Pledge Against Bullying
Donate to reputable charities such as the Astraea Lesbian Foundation for Justice or The Trevor Project.