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In its first year reunited as ViacomCBS, talent from across the media conglomerate came together on GLAAD Spirit Day to show in a united front that they stand against bullying and are there for LGBTQ youth to let them know they’re not alone!
The day kicked off with an incredible message from the cast of Star Trek: Discovery, whose third season premiered today (on Spirit Day!) on CBS All Access along with the premiere of new castmembers — played by trans actor Ian Alexander and non-binary actor Blu del Barrio. They were joined by out gay actors Wilson Cruz and Anthony Rapp, who shared this incredibly heartfelt message:
Happy #SpiritDay from all of us in the #StarTrekUniverse!
— Star Trek on CBS All Access (@startrekcbs) October 15, 2020
You matter, you belong, and we love you. pic.twitter.com/tAUZicq0MM
James Corden has always been a huge supporter of Spirit Day and this year was no exception with this heartfelt message for LGBTQ youth!
And Stephen Colbert's team at The Late Show reposted this amazing moment from a recent interview with the indefatigable Billy Porter!
.@theebillyporter discusses what support means to the LGBTQ community. #SpiritDaypic.twitter.com/dtcMMYhC24
— A Late Show (@colbertlateshow) October 15, 2020
The cast of Showtime’s Shameless has supported Spirit Day every year they’ve been on the air, and this year is no exception! Congrats on their upcoming final season! What an amazing run of showing LGBTQ youth how to be their authentic selves!
Smiling hard under these masks. Happy #SpiritDay! pic.twitter.com/zp8pobTOE5
— Shameless on Showtime (@SHO_Shameless) October 15, 2020
Kate Miner and Christian Isaiah from Shameless shared this additional photo!
Comedy Central shared this fun moment from Daily Show correspondent Jaboukie Young-White.
If you’ve got spirit, let ’em hear it. Go purple this #SpiritDay and join us in celebrating LGBTQ youth of all backgrounds. : @jaboukie
— comedycentral (@ComedyCentral) October 15, 2020
More info from @glaad: https://t.co/wBip2RFLSGpic.twitter.com/FZ83wvnmDd
We see you, the cast of CBS’s Magnum P.I.!
Stand up to bullying. The cast of #MagnumPI is going purple for #SpiritDay to support LGBTQ youth. Go purple here: https://t.co/f4cpgBd9VQpic.twitter.com/zOuAVrUOBq
— Magnum P.I. (@MagnumPICBS) October 15, 2020
The Young & The Restless brought some great daytime energy to #SpiritDay.
It's #SpiritDay@camryngrimes and @caitfairbanks are going Purple to take a stand against bullying and show support for LGBTQ youth. @glaad#YRpic.twitter.com/9kAsPMIKRC
— Young & The Restless (@YRInsider) October 15, 2020
And long-running Y&R castmember Greg Rikaart shared this amazing Spirit Day message!
The Price Is Right showed its support this year for Spirit Day!
Happy #SpiritDay! The Price Is Right stands with the LGBTQ community. pic.twitter.com/Olpa0eCvRO
— The Price Is Right (@PriceIsRight) October 15, 2020
The Paramount Network is getting in on the Spirit Day action this year.
Today is #SpiritDay and we’re turning our feed purple in support of LGBTQ youth! pic.twitter.com/mLH5ZYSGpO
— Paramount Network (@paramountnet) October 15, 2020
As is the always-supportive and inclusive kid's network, Nickelodeon!
In honor of #SpiritDay, we stand with LGBTQ youth against bullying today & every day pic.twitter.com/4QdXiPMieM
— Nickelodeon (@Nickelodeon) October 15, 2020
WBZ-TV, the CBS affiliate in Boston, made this beautiful video this year for #SpiritDay!
WBZ-TV is proud to be taking part in #SpiritDay on Oct. 15! Wear purple on Thursday to stand united against bullying and show your support for #LGBTQ youth https://t.co/TUkdynDXeXpic.twitter.com/HDylfgsuWu
— WBZ | CBS Boston News (@wbz) October 15, 2020
ViacomCBS lit up its billboards at 1515 Broadway in NYC and at the CBS Broadcast Center on the Radford Studio Lot in Los Angeles!
Logo's Editorial Director Terron Moore is feeling the Spirit Day purple!
here, queer and ready for a whole day of zooms @glaad#SpiritDaypic.twitter.com/qcM06zjxfy
— Terron Moore (@Terr) October 15, 2020
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 Delta Air Lines, Kellogg Company, and Target, official partners Amazon, NYC Department of Youth and Community Development and the New York City Council, and Skittles, as well as community partners Kirkland & Ellis, NBA & WNBA will all participate in 2020 Spirit Day.
In 2020, Spirit Day takes on a renewed importance due to the unprecedented challenges facing LGBTQ youth. This year, many LGBTQ youth are beginning the school year at home and are unable to attend in-person meetings of Gay-Straight Alliances, Gender-Sexuality Alliances or on-campus college LGBTQ organizations. Some LGBTQ youth may be confined to a home environment that may be unsupportive or abusive. Calls to The Trevor Project’s hotline for LGBTQ youth have at times more than doubled since the COVID-19 pandemic began.
This year, Spirit Day is on October 15, 2020. 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.