In case you haven't heard, today is a day of coming together for the LGBT community and their allies. Recently, there have been six young men (that we know of) that have ended their lives on account of intolerant bullying and much of the like. Today has been named Spirit Day in memory of those six young men and so many others like them that have been victimized. Today is a day to take a step in the direction of universal tolerance.
Did you wear purple to support the cause?
Even doing something as small as wearing a color to support others can speak volumes. A picture is worth a thousand words---but what about a crowd of people displaying their violet-hued pride? Their desire to end senseless, heartless acts of violence like the ones committed against Tyler Clementi?
October just seems to be a month of pride for the LGBT community. Embrace it. :) And embrace you.
Rest in peace, Tyler Clementi, Zach Harrington, Asher Brown, Seth Walsh, Justin Aaberg, Raymond Chase, Billy Lucas and Cody J. Barker. You will not be forgotten.
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Relevant Websites:
GLAAD: Spirit Day
Helium: Why Wearing Purple on October 20th Will Help to End Hate Crimes
ABC News' Tyler Clementi Article
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