Today, GLAAD, the world’s largest LGBTQ media advocacy organization rang the Nasdaq Stock Market Opening Bell live in Times Square to kick off Spirit Day, its annual anti-LGBTQ bullying campaign.
PRESS RELEASE: #SpiritDay 2024, Organized by GLAAD Kicks Off with Opening Bell at Nasdaq, Major League Sports, Talk Shows, Celebrities and More https://t.co/EvLqJ2diKz
— GLAAD (@glaad) October 17, 2024
Since the first Spirit Day in 2010, GLAAD has organized hundreds of celebrities, media outlets, brands, landmarks, sports leagues, faith groups, school districts, organizations, colleges and universities in what has become the most visible anti-LGBTQ bullying campaign and united show of support for LGBTQ youth by wearing purple. Purple symbolizes spirit on the LGBTQ Pride flag. This year, Spirit Day will bring together thousands of celebrities, influential voices, news & media outlets, tv & film studios, brands & corporations, landmarks, sports leagues, tech leaders, influencers, faith groups and so many more to go purple and support LGBTQ youth by creating clear possibility models for them to thrive and be represented in the world.
#TheView is proud to take a stand against bullying and show support for LGBTQ youth on @Glaad‘s #SpirtDay! Go purple today and join in on the love. pic.twitter.com/a92FPGrBn2
— The View (@TheView) October 17, 2024
WATCH: “Our spirit drowns out hate.” GLAAD President and CEO @sarahkateellis joined @Morning_Joe to discuss the importance of #SpiritDay https://t.co/QKzGwDunve
— GLAAD (@glaad) October 17, 2024
While research shows that LGBTQ acceptance is at an all-time high, so too is anti-LGBTQ discrimination and bullying. As online hate continues to foment real-world harm, coupled with the anti-LGBTQ climate of our day — from book bans to bans on drag, bans on LGBTQ history and bans on healthcare — America’s youth is particularly at-risk and has never needed our support more than right now. Spirit Day gives LGBTQ youth, their parents and allies an opportunity to see what’s possible when we lead with acceptance. Everyone deserves to be safe from harm and the freedom to be who they are. For more, visit glaad.org/spiritday and follow #SpiritDay on social media.
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