Why I'm going purple for #SpiritDay -- Elana Stone, Media Field Strategist, GLAAD

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Channel: GLAAD · 2011 · Nonprofits & Activism

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http://glaad.org/spiritday - Millions of Americans wear purple on Spirit Day as a sign of support for lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) youth and to speak out against bullying. Spirit Day was started in 2010 by teenager Brittany McMillan as a response to the young people who had taken their own lives. Observed annually on October 20, individuals, schools, organizations, corporations, media professionals and celebrities wear purple, which symbolizes spirit on the rainbow. Go to http://glaad.org/spiritday and Take the pledge now to go purple on October 20th!

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