Millions of people around the world wear purple on Spirit Day to show support for lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) youth and to speak out against bullying. As a response to the increasing number of young people who, feeling unaccepted, had taken their own lives. Spirit Day was started in 2010 by teenager Brittany McMillan. Observed annually on October 20, individuals, schools, organizations, corporations, media professionals and celebrities wear purple, which symbolizes spirit on The Rainbow Flag. Getting involved is easy. Participants are asked to simply "go purple" on October 20 as we work to create a world in which LGBT teens are celebrated and accepted for who they are, no matter their sexuality.
On October 20th (Thursday), we invite you to wear purple to bring awareness to and put an end to intolerance. Please help our community understand that times will get better, and that they will meet people who will love and respect them for who they are.
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