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Everybody’s Talking About Spirit Day

October 19, 2012 by Carolyn Simon

View the story "Everybody's Talking About Spirit Day" on StorifyEverybody's Talking About Spirit DayThe Internet was a sea of purple today as people changed profile photos and shared images and other media in support of Spirit Day. Storified by Human Rights Campaign · Fri, Oct 19 2012 10:09:04Glaad Spirit Day: Facebook, Tumblr 'Go Purple' To Stand Up Against BullyingThis October 19, prominent tech companies are taking their third annual stand against bullying by "going purple" in honor of Gl...They were such simple gestures, but by doing so, these diverse groups of people, businesses and organizations sent a unified message: We are taking a stand against bullying and we support LGBT youth.
Wearing purple today to support #SpiritDay. Life's short; why would you want to waste it being cruel to people?Carly Petersno one should be bullied for any reason.Cyndi KuiperSpirit Day!!!!! http://pic.twitter.com/am85baFZRoberto Cortesía.Some familiar celebrities are celebrating Spirit Day.
8 Celebs Who Go Hard For Spirit DayToday is Spirit Day, and people everywhere are donning purple to show their support against LGBT bullying. But this isn't just a fash...Xoxo RT @TeamLance: Everyone in my house is wearing purple today for #SpiritDay -- join us! #nobullying @LanceBassLance BassI'm wearing purple today to say NO to bullying. Join me for #SpiritDay! http://glaad.org/spiritday @glaad http://pic.twitter.com/SBwgPX2tEmmy RossumAre you going purple for #SPIRITDAY in support of @GLAAD? That's why my icon changed. We'd love to see your support as well! XODianna AgronDon't forget to wear a purple shirt today! #spiritday #stopbullying http://pic.twitter.com/XkTmCMtHBen CohenHappy #SpiritDay from Rio w/ @PatrickdAbner. The final day of our honeymoon. Cya Monday 11am. #WeAreYou @HRC @glaad … http://say.ly/IWQ4pghThomas RobertsEllen DeGeneres took time out from her talk show to give a shout out to Spirit Day. "Purple's not my favorite color. And no offense to Spirit Day people or Prince or anybody," she said. "I couldn't be more supportive, you know that. I am one of America's favorite lesbians on television."
Ellen Supports Spirit DaytheellenshowOne of the big stories was that major league sports - the National Football League,Major League Baseball, the National Basketball Association, the Women's National Basketball Association, the National Hockey League and NASCAR - all signed on in support.
The @WNBA and @NBA are joining @GLAAD and going purple today to stand up against bullying! http://glaad.org/spiritdayWNBA#MLB stands up against bullying. Being a true champion means respecting everyone. http://atmlb.com/PEwMEW #SpiritDayMLBThe NHL stands proud with @YouCanPlayTeam & @glaad in supporting #SpiritDay and to stand up against bullies. http://glaad.org/spiritdayNHLEven the White House was talking about Spirit Day! LGBT youth can be sure that they have allies in one of the most influential places in the world.
Today @WhiteHouse has gone #purple for #SpiritDay: http://at.wh.gov/eC0sLThe White HouseHRC is proud to stand up against bullying in all its forms - especially the bullying of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender youth. Stand with us by checking out HRC's Spirit Day Facebook app.

Happy Spirit Day, everyone!