Spirit Day

Spirit Day Quick Facts - CA

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Related Hashtags	#YUSpirit
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

Join us in taking a stand against bullying of LGBTQ youth and in support of inclusion. On #SpiritDay, we want every child to know that it's okay to be their authentic self. Visit https://t.co/MzY6qeSXpA to learn more. https://t.co/4SC0LYLqcM
— Cleveland Guardians (@CleGuardians) October 20, 2022

I do support #2SLGBTQIA+ students and I will post this message of support & then watch as adults with anonymous accounts leave hateful and hurtful messages. Can you imagine how hard it must be for our students? What if this was your child or someone you love? #SpiritDay https://t.co/0rwboIiLpQ
— Jayne Herring, Trustee Candidate - WRDSB (@CambridgeJayne) October 20, 2022

Today is #SpiritDay. Created in response to a series of bullying-related suicides of #2SLGBTQIA+ students, this day encourages everyone to speak out against 2SLGBTQIA+ bullying and stand with 2SLGBTQIA+ youth, who disproportionately face harassment because of their identities. https://t.co/Sf9oZJIYqM
— Waterloo Region DSB (@wrdsb) 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 Alberta designates Oct. 4 Sisters in Spirit Day: ‘We remember who they were’ | Globalnews.ca

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‘We need to be valued’: Ki-Low-Na Friendship Society marches for Sisters in Spirit Day - Okanagan | Globalnews.ca

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Celebrating York Pride & Achievement! - Spirit Day

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Community Spotlight: Museum of L&A Hosts Author Judii Merle on Sisters in Spirit Day for Tuesday Night at the Museum

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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.