Here is another poster I made for my school. Feel free to print them out and hang them up at your own school!
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 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.
How can I participate in #SpiritDay?
PLEDGE! First, sign the pledge to go purple!
RSVP on the Spirit Day Facebook event page and invite your friends!
GO PURPLE! Then, wear purple on October 20!
Come on guys! Help spread the word!
http://brittanymcmillan.tumblr.com/post/10590976059/spirit-day-october-20-2011-last-year-on
http://brittanymcmillan.tumblr.com/post/10590976059/spirit-day-october-20-2011-last-year-on
It’s been decided. On October 20th, 2010, we will wear purple in memory of the recent gay suicides. Many of them suffered from homophobic abuse in their schools or in their homes. We want to take a stand to say that we will not tolerate this. Purple represents Spirit on the LGBTQ flag and that’s exactly what we’d like all of you to have with you: spirit. Please know that times will get better and that you will meet people who will love you and respect you for who you are, no matter your sexuality. Please wear purple on October 20th to remember all the lives of LGBTQ youth that have been lost due to homophobia. Tell your friends, family, co-workers, neighbors and schools.
NOW GO TUMBLR BLOGGERS, REBLOG LIKE CRAZY! WE WANT EVERYONE IN ON THIS!
(*graphics and text have been edited. Graphic by Kirsten M. Berry)
I’ve got a lot of feedback over my last post and I think a lot of us agree that we should do something to remember those 5 boys (thank you to @niffin for letting me know about the fifth boy, Justin Aaberg). I think I’ll make a Facebook group for now and then I’ll post the link so you all can join and post your opinions. There are already several memorial pages for them all, but I feel like an event would be a better idea. So I’ll be right back and I’ll post the link as soon as I can.
Facebook Discussion Group: http://www.facebook.com/groups/edit.php?gid=154582871243111#!/group.php?gid=154582871243111&v=wall
