Spirit Day

Spirit Day Quick Facts - CA

Hashtags	#SpiritDay, #SpiritDay2121
Related Hashtags	#LGBTQ
2021 Date	October 21, 2021
2022 Date	October 20, 2022

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Spirit Day in 2021

Thursday, Oct 21

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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 14:57

Thank you to all our proud Panabaker Pumas for participating in Friday's Spirit Day! A reminder that orders for this year's spirit wear are due October 25th, 2021. Orders can be made at https://t.co/bclMF43K7G https://t.co/FcTXBgjI9v
— Frank Panabaker Elementary School (@Panabaker_HWDSB) October 16, 2021

It’s some kind of spirit day at my daughter’s school. She ended up inadvertently channeling Jay minus Silent Bob, which makes my GenX heart sing. Now we’re gonna have to introduce her to @ThatKevinSmith’s body of excellent work. https://t.co/AHsGvH0yqa
— The 🇨🇦 Canad-Ian Nerd 🇺🇸 (@CaNerdIan) October 18, 2021

WHY IS NOBODY DRESSED FOR SPIRIT DAY WTF
— kyani (@gitogitohustler) October 18, 2021

In the News and Trending for Spirit Day

Updated 14:57Spirit Day with GLAAD - United Church of Christ

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Vigils mark ‘Sisters in Spirit Day’ for missing, murdered Indigenous women | Watch News Videos Online

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Homeroom 7C Wins Cadet and Tyro Spirit Day

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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

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.