💜 Spirit Day — observed annually on the third Thursday in October — invites everyone to wear purple in solidarity with LGBTQ youth and to take a visible stand against bullying and harassment. Since its inception in 2010, Spirit Day has grown into a global movement led by GLAAD, encouraging individuals, schools, and businesses to pledge to “go purple” and publicly support queer youth. In a time when anti-LGBTQ bills and educational censorship are on the rise in many states,

Wear It Purple Day, an international movement rooted in Australia to uplift and support LGBTQIA+ young people. Now entering its 16th year, the day centers on amplifying the stories and leadership of queer youth around the world. What began in 2010 as a reaction to tragic bullying and youth suicide (notably the impact of Tyler Clementi’s story) now thrives as a global symbol of solidarity, resilience, and community for LGBTQIA+ youth. We are witnesses renewed debates over anti

💜 Spirit Day — observed annually on the third Thursday in October — invites everyone to wear purple in solidarity with LGBTQ youth and...

Friday, August 29, 2025, galvanizes Wear It Purple Day, an international movement rooted in Australia to uplift and support LGBTQIA+...