Support for LGBT youth started bright and early yesterday morning nationwide, and in multiple languages, with Today, The View, Good Morning America, The Talk, Un Nuevo Dia on Telemundo, and more.
"We're all wearing purple for #SpiritDay" -@NMoralesNBC explains. pic.twitter.com/u2cdbBzwfe
— TODAY (@TODAYshow) October 16, 2014
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In addition to spreading the word on-air, The View has been tweeting anti-bullying information and resources all day long:
#TheView is going purple for @GLAAD’s #SpiritDay! #ChooseKindness
— The View (@theviewtv) October 16, 2014
Take a stand against bullying and #ChooseKindness. In honor of @GLAAD's #SpiritDay, show us how you're 'going purple' to support LGBT youth.
— The View (@theviewtv) October 16, 2014
Today will be the first day the @EmpireStateBldg will go purple for #SpiritDay. #ChooseKindness
— The View (@theviewtv) October 16, 2014
#SpiritDay Fact: 8 out of 10 LGBT students experience harassment while at school. #ChooseKindness
— The View (@theviewtv) October 16, 2014
In honor of #Spirit Day, learn how YOU can help end bullying. Check out ABC's #ChooseKindness campaign by visiting http://t.co/w70gYu8eNC
— The View (@theviewtv) October 16, 2014
Kelly Ripa and her husband Mark Conseulos donned purple on The Kelly & Michael Show, too:
NBC affiliates, local and national, including CNBC and MSNBC, also went purple yesterday morning on air and online while Emmy-nominated actress and leading transgender advocate Laverne Cox was busy lighting the Empire State Building purple.
Spirit Day, which took place, October 16, inspires millions to wear purple or "go purple" online in a united stand against bullying and to show their support for LGBT youth. Each year, Spirit Day draws the participation of celebrities, corporations, media outlets, sports leagues, schools, faith institutions, national landmarks, and individuals. Spirit Day is made possible by the generous support of its national partners PepsiCo and Wells Fargo, as well as official partners Comcast-NBCUniversal and Google, and supporting partner American Eagle Outfitters.
Check out glaad.org/spiritday for more about how to stand against anti-LGBT bullying and follow @GLAAD on Twitter to keep up to date with #spiritday news!