Every year since 2010, We Are Family has hosted a “Spirit Day” event to support LGBTQ+ youth and to take an active stand against bullying. Spirit Day is an annual LGBTQ awareness day observed on the third Thursday in October. Spirit Day is a means of speaking out against LGBTQ bullying and standing with LGBTQ youth, who disproportionately face bullying and harassment because of their identities. Promoted by our friends at GLAAD, folks pledging to "Go Purple" on Spirit Day is a way for everyone —forward-thinking companies, global leaders, respected celebrities, neighbors, parents, classmates, and friends — to visibly show solidarity with LGBTQ youth and to take part in the largest, most visible anti-bullying campaign in the world and to honor LGBTQ+ victims of suicide.
Spirit Day is the center of an annual series of events as a means of speaking out against LGBTQ+ bullying and standing with LGBTQ+ people, who disproportionately face bullying, harassment, and violence. While some of these events are only for youth, most events are open to the general public and guarantee to attract a couple hundred community members each year.
Spirit day anti-bullying toolkit
According to recent studies, 7 out of 10 LGBTQ students experience harassment at school, and over 60% of LGBTQ students who did report a bullying case said their school staff did nothing. By participating in Spirit Day, we can show LGBTQ youth that they are not alone in their journey to acceptance.
Spirit Day throughout the year’s with our guest speakers
