[Content Note: Homophobia; bullying; self-harm.]
Today is Spirit Day, an observance owed to Canadian teenager Brittany McMillan, who in 2010 called for a day raising awareness about LGBTQI teens who are bullied and marking the remembrance of those who have ended their lives as a result.
There's more about Spirit Day here.
We will "wear" purple for the rest of the day. We will remain committed to championing LGBTQI equality, and challenging straight privilege, always.
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