All your favorite morning talk shows went purple this morning to show their support for LGBTQ youth and stand against bullying! Check out how Good Morning America, TODAY, Live with Kelly and Ryan, Despierta America and more showed their support, and join them now by going purple on social media and using the hashtag #SpiritDay!
.@GLAAD#SpiritDay in Times Square pic.twitter.com/g3NHAcKWXi
— Good Morning America (@GMA) October 17, 2019
Adam Rippon on being bullied, called 'gay' for skating as a boy: 'I felt embarrassed' #SpiritDayhttps://t.co/u7srl1P8IF
— TODAY (@TODAYshow) October 17, 2019
We’re proud to wear purple today in honor of @glaad’s #SpiritDay! Join us and take a stand against bullying and #ChooseKindness. Learn more: https://t.co/t0Nkn6vVfQpic.twitter.com/0f3dlo4fHy
— The View (@TheView) October 17, 2019
#SpiritDay#GLAAD#SSKpic.twitter.com/dPmvKVqxZh
— Strahan Sara and Keke (@StrahanSaraKeke) October 17, 2019
.@MaityInteriano también se une a crear conciencia en contra del #bullying#SpiritDaypic.twitter.com/iypXBno0oY
— Despierta América (@despiertamerica) October 17, 2019
Hoy nos vestimos de morado para crear conciencia en contra del #bullying#SpiritDaypic.twitter.com/MOUaduyH2c
— Despierta América (@despiertamerica) October 17, 2019
Our ladies are wearing purple in support of taking a stand against bullying for #SpiritDay. pic.twitter.com/XIpNRc6IVi
— The Talk (@TheTalkCBS) October 17, 2019
.@CNBC anchors are wearing purple all day long to take a stand against bullying. #SpiritDaypic.twitter.com/DijyHPIq4X
— GLAAD (@glaad) October 17, 2019
Wearing purple to support the LGBTQ+ community and shutdown bullying! Always be yourself and spread kindness. It’s a good look on everyone. #SpiritDay#ChooseKindnesspic.twitter.com/S8WDDZZfl7
— Ryan Seacrest (@RyanSeacrest) October 17, 2019
CNN @NewDay went purple to take a stand against bullying. Join them and take the #SpiritDay pledge: https://t.co/AJXrimYJKzpic.twitter.com/4NReJAl2mR
— GLAAD (@glaad) October 17, 2019
¡Llegó #SpiritDay! Apoya a jóvenes LGBTQ y cambia tus redes a morado o utilízalo en tu ropa. ¡Únete a esta campaña y demuestra que estás en contra del acoso! #SpiritDayhttps://t.co/NFX31DISyZpic.twitter.com/DIKRJLFNsh
— Un Nuevo Día (@UnNuevoDia) October 17, 2019
TODAY'S Al Roker, Sheinelle Jones, Dylan Dreyer, Natalie Morales
Each year, millions go purple for GLAAD’s Spirit Day to support LGBTQ youth in a united stand against bullying. Started in 2010 by high school student Brittany McMillan in response to numerous young LGBTQ lives lost to suicide, Spirit Day now draws the participation of celebrities, schools, faith institutions, national landmarks, corporations, media outlets, sports leagues, and advocates around the world, all joining together to stand against bullying and support LGBTQ youth.
Presenting partners Pantene and Target, official partners Kellogg’s and the NBA and WNBA, and community partners Amazon, Johnson & Johnson, Kirkland & Ellis, and Wells Fargo will all participate in the anti-bullying campaign.
As anti-LGBTQ policies, hate crimes, and harassment are on the rise, it is now especially important to let all marginalized youth know they are supported.
This year, Spirit Day is on October 17, 2019. Take the Spirit Day pledge to show LGBTQ youth you've got their backs at glaad.org/spiritday. Follow @GLAAD on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram to keep up to date with #SpiritDay news.