Originally posted August 5, 2024.
Mark your calendars, Spirit Day is right around the corner!
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This year, the annual event will take place on Thursday, October 17th. Spirit Day is the world’s most visible anti-bullying movement inspiring LGBTQ youth, especially transgender and nonbinary youth to live their lives in their truth and authenticity.
GLSEN’s National School Climate Survey found that 68% of LGBTQ+ students felt unsafe at school because of their sexual orientation, gender identity and/or gender expression. This is why Spirit Day is so important.
On this day, GLAAD will organize thousands of celebrities, influential voices, news & media outlets, tv & film studios, brands & corporations, landmarks, sports leagues, tech leaders, influencers, faith groups and so many more to go purple and support LGBTQ youth by creating clear possibility models for them to thrive and be represented in the world.
You can get involved too! Take the #SpiritDay pledge now to commit to going purple on Thursday, October 17th and showing LGBTQ youth you’ve got their backs!
Supporters can also use the hashtag #SpiritDay and share why Spirit Day matters to you, inspiring LGBTQ youth to find success and hope in their own truth and story.
Be sure to wear your purple and learn more at GLAAD.org/SpiritDay y en español: GLAAD.org/SpiritDay-es.