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[…] turn. I hope you’ll join us – along with partner organizations including GLSEN and the Trevor Project – by pledging to wear purple on October 20 for Spirit Day to stand up against anti-LGBT bullying and as a sign of support for LGBT youth. Last year this simple act resulted in millions of Americans showing […]

[…] important to us that we are open to all people,” said Rainier Beach United Methodist Church Pastor Monica Corsaro. “It’s a part of our values that the spirit of inclusion is also reflected in the Boy Scout Troop we charter. The congregation stands with Geoff, because his work with this Troop reflects the spirit […]

[…] Life is Hot in Cracktown, Washington has tirelessly spoken out in support of full equality for LGBT people. She has has participated in GLAAD’s annual anti-bullying campaign, Spirit Day, by wearing purple to show her support for LGBT youth, and talked about the importance of stopping bullying on Jimmy Kimmel Live. She has spoken out […]

[…] a man who happens to be gay,” Roberts wrote on MSNBC.com. “Let people see I am no different than anyone else.” Roberts has also participated in GLAAD’s Spirit Day campaign to raise awareness about the disproportionate rates of bullying facing LGBT youth. In 2006, he became the first national cable news anchor to come out […]

[…] celebrities showed their support of Together; ‘Moonlight’ writer Tarell Alvin McCraney as well as director Barry Jenkins wore the “&” along with Jaden Piner at the Independent Spirit Awards the previous evening and singer and songwriter Kesha took to Instagram to show her support of the movement. GLAAD recently debuted the “&” symbol at […]

[…] and great accomplishments that occur when marginalized community groups – including women, Muslims, immigrants, and LGBTQ people – resist together. DuVernay also stood up for LGBTQ youth on GLAAD’s Spirit Day by going purple on social media to speak out against bullying. “Ava DuVernay is a tireless and outspoken advocate for inclusion in Hollywood for all marginalized groups – not […]

[…] Award this year for her segment “Lilly is Struggling to Date Women,” which is nominated for Outstanding Variety or Talk Show Episode. Singh also participated in GLAAD’s Spirit Day, the largest annual anti-LGBTQ bullying campaign. GLAAD recently announced over 175 nominees in 30 categories for the 31st Annual GLAAD Media Awards, including the returning category […]

[…] currently engaged in a 100 Days of Action campaign to educate LGBTQ people about what’s at stake during the 2020 election and to increase LGBTQ turnout at the polls in November. GLAAD is also planning Spirit Day, the largest annual anti-LGBTQ bullying campaign, on October 15, when millions show support and raise awareness for LGBTQ youth.