Spirit Day

Spirit Day Quick Facts - CA

Hashtags	#SpiritDay, #SpiritDay2222
Related Hashtags	#YForAll, #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 -

October 21st is Spirit Day. It was established in response to a series of bullying related suicides of LGBTQ2S+ students. Today we wear purple as a visible sign of solidarity and speak out against bullying of the LGBTQ2S+ students! #SpiritDay https://t.co/eSHpqmiyyZ
— RPS Cultural Unit (@RPSCultural) October 21, 2021

PCB families - please review our spirit day plans for October 29th. https://t.co/HXJUNXf0GS
— Prince Charles-B (@PC_dolphins) October 20, 2021

Blue and Yellow Spirit Day is alive and well at @McMurrichParent 1/3 @JamesMacartne11 https://t.co/dlXiUIk9Mz
— Colin Pinkney (@TDSB_Colin) October 20, 2021

In the News and Trending for Spirit Day

Updated 04:10Spirit Day 2021: 'Renewed importance' to protect LGBTQ youths

nbcnews.com

On Spirit Day, Stand Against All That Marginalizes Queer People

advocate.com

Daytime Soap Stars Speak Out Against Bullying On Spirit Day

soaphub.com

CNBC Shows Support for LGBTQ Community on Spirit Day and All Year with New Global Brand ‘Equity & Opportunity’

glaad.org

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.