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Thousands and thousands of folks (including Queerty!) are going purple today in observance of Spirit Day.

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Spirit Day was first started by GLAAD in 2010 in an effort to raise awareness to LGBTQ bullying. Individuals, schools, organizations, corporations and public figures all wear purple, which symbolizes “spirit” on the rainbow flag, in support of LGBTQ youth.

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