{"id":57175,"date":"2017-10-23T12:00:27","date_gmt":"2017-10-23T16:00:27","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.gayfriendschat.com\/socialblog\/lgbtq-organizations-across-the-u-s-south-go-purple-for-spiritday\/"},"modified":"2017-10-23T12:00:27","modified_gmt":"2017-10-23T16:00:27","slug":"lgbtq-organizations-across-the-u-s-south-go-purple-for-spiritday","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.gayfriendschat.com\/socialblog\/lgbtq-organizations-across-the-u-s-south-go-purple-for-spiritday\/","title":{"rendered":"LGBTQ organizations across the U.S. South go purple for #SpiritDay"},"content":{"rendered":"

LGBTQ organizations across the U.S. South go purple for #SpiritDay<\/b><\/p>\n

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Tennessee Equality Project<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Throughout the southern United States, numerous LGBTQ advocacy organizations joined GLAAD to pledge their\u00a0support fir LGBTQ\u00a0youth this Spirit Day. In addition to their incredible day-to-day work advocating\u00a0for LGBTQ communities, these organizations also went purple on October 19 to take a stand against bullying. Here is how some of these organizations went purple this #SpiritDay!<\/p>\n

Equality Florida:<\/a><\/u><\/strong>
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Tennessee Equality Project:<\/a><\/u><\/strong>
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Tomorrow is #SpiritDay<\/a> . How will you work against #bullying<\/a>? t.co\/z5ytp16yuM<\/a> .<\/p>\n

\u2014 TN Equality Project (@tnequality) October 18, 2017<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

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It’s #SpiritDay<\/a> ! Speak out against #bullying<\/a> !<\/p>\n

\u2014 TN Equality Project (@tnequality) October 19, 2017<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

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Georgia Equality:<\/a><\/u><\/strong>
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We\u2019re in! Standing against bullying today and everyday! #spiritday<\/a> #lgbt<\/a> t.co\/ZqX4aZim7Z<\/a><\/p>\n

\u2014 Georgia Equality (@GAEquality) October 19, 2017<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

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Equality Texas:<\/a><\/u><\/strong>
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I\u2019m wearing purple on October 19th to show LGBTQ youth I\u2019ve got their backs! Join me: t.co\/6SOv3WWFbj<\/a> #SpiritDay<\/a><\/p>\n

\u2014 Equality Texas (@EqualityTexas) October 17, 2017<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

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Equality North Carolina:<\/a><\/u><\/strong>
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Here’s why #SpiritDay<\/a> matters so much – get more info here==>t.co\/JO6RdIeEWU<\/a> #LGBT<\/a> #youth<\/a> #bullying<\/a> #safeschools<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/0GwzsxZlQJ<\/a><\/p>\n

\u2014 Equality NC (@equalitync) October 19, 2017<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

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GLAAD is thankful for the incredible work these organizations do every day\u00a0to advocate for lesbian<\/a>, gay<\/a>, bisexual<\/a>, transgender, and queer communities in the south. Click on the name of each organization to learn more about the amazing work they do!<\/p>\n

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About Spirit Day<\/h2>\n

Each year, millions go purple for GLAAD\u2019s 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.<\/p>\n

As anti-LGBTQ policies, hate crimes, and harassment are on the rise, it is now especially important to let all marginalized youth know they are supported.<\/p>\n

This year, Spirit Day is on October 19, 2017. Take the Spirit Day pledge to show LGBTQ youth you’ve got their backs at glaad.org\/spiritday<\/a>. Follow @GLAAD on Twitter<\/a>, Facebook<\/a>, Instagram<\/a>, and Tumblr <\/a>to keep up to date with #SpiritDay news.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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