The shows and stars of Showtime have gone above and beyond for Spirit Day! Stars from The L Word: Generation Q, Work in Progress, and Shameless went purple to take a stand against bullying. Check them out below!
We’re going purple in support of LGBTQ+ youth on #SpiritDaypic.twitter.com/iUgItdch3p
— Showtime (@Showtime) October 17, 2019
The L Word: Gen Q goes purple and takes a pledge against bullying. #SpiritDay. https://t.co/ryhyvEQjBVpic.twitter.com/625sXmpfB5
— The L Word on Showtime (@SHO_TheLWord) October 17, 2019
Join the #Shameless fam in supporting LGBTQ+ youth by going purple and donating to @glaad this #SpiritDay : https://t.co/DqUPnlHmU9pic.twitter.com/Q0FiYy5hgX
— Shameless on Showtime (@SHO_Shameless) October 17, 2019
When LGBTQ youth are 2x more likely to experience bullying and harassment, when children like Nigel Shelby and Tyler Smith are taking their lives because they’re experiencing such hatred at school, we can’t afford to *not* do something.
— Leo Sheng (@iLeoSheng) October 17, 2019
I’m going purple today for #SpiritDay because it’s one thing to do to stand up for LGBTQ youth who are getting bullied. It angers me kids are still suffering. I just don’t want anyone to hurt anymore. I want my lgbtq babies to be safe!! pic.twitter.com/dy5rM1e8oG
— Theo Germaine (@TheoGermaine) October 17, 2019
No one should be bullied for who they are. Join me today & wear purple to support LGBTQ+ youth! show them we’re against bullying & for inclusion 4 all. & support organizations that work hard within the community:@glaad@glsen@trevorproject@twloha@translifeline#SpiritDaypic.twitter.com/zfHgXuGaIX
— Regina Hicks (@reginaYhicks) October 17, 2019
— Cameron Monaghan (@cameronmonaghan) October 17, 2019
About Spirit Day
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.