So the 5th annual Spirit Day has come and gone! I remembered to wear purple yesterday to show my support.It really made me miss back in high school when my entire GSA would show up in purple and emit this whole "big happy family" aura all day. I definitely saw less purple around the campus at MCC, and even then it was impossible to tell if the person was supporting the cause or just happened to be wearing purple.
Photo Credit: GLAAD
I've really been wanting to start a GSA type club at MCC (although I wouldn't call it that - I'm thinking something more inclusive of all LGBTQA+ identities and allies), and that just made me want to start it more.
(On that note - if anyone else is interested and/or knows of a staff member who could be an adviser PLEASE contact me!!)
But despite the lack of participation around here, there was loads of support all around the world! Playstation, Target, Google, Twitter, MTV, the NBA, even The White House all expressed their participation - and it doesn't end there! Big names like Laverne Cox, Troye Sivan, U.S. VP Joe Bidden and many more were also there to support. You can check out the lists of other big names and businesses that participated here.
Photo Credit: GLAAD
But it's important to remember that the support CANNOT end here!! Bullying and discrimination is a problem every day of the year for LGBTQA+ individuals. Be a part of the solution, not the problem.
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GSA: Gay-Straight Alliance; a club frequently found in supportive schools for LGB individuals and allies.
LGBTQA+: Lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, questioning, asexual, plus
Allies: Straight cisgender supporters of the LGBTQA+ community
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