Thursday, October 20, 2016

National LGBTQ Task Force Stands Up Against Bullying on Spirit Day

Today, the National LGBTQ Task Force is joining lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer (LGBTQ) advocates and allies in standing up against bullying as part of the annual Spirit Day. In 2010, Brittany McMillan pushed forward Spirit Day and asked people to wear purple in order to raise awareness of anti-LGBTQ bullying and the ongoing string of suicides by LGBTQ youth.

“We’re proud to go purple today as we join millions of LGBTQ advocates across the globe in calling for an end to bullying. No one should ever fear for their safety and well being at school, in the workplace, or anywhere for that matter, simply because they are lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender or queer (LGBTQ). Yet the reality is that 8 out of 10 LGBTQ students are bullied in school each year. Bullying has serious consequences that can lead to depression, violence, and suicide. We urge everyone to join us in standing up against bullying and end all forms of hate and violence,” said Rea Carey, National LGBTQ Task Force Executive Director.