If you have a Facebook account you’re probably aware of Brendan Jordan. The out 15-year-old was definitely ready for his close-up when stole focus from a Las Vegas reporter and showed the camera he had all the right moves. Here it is if you missed it last week or just want to watch it for the 45th time.
To commemorate National Spirit Day, an initiative that millions of queer people and straight allies participate in each year to help end anti-LGBT bullying, Brendan recorded this message for all of his new fans.
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(My voice sounds so gay) HELLO EVERYONE! Remember to wear purple for today’s #SpiritDay to support Anti-Bullying. So let’s all Take A Stand Against Bullying and support the #LGBT community together! ???? Visualizar no Instagram
Scroll down to see a random array of celebs who posted messages of their own.
Tara Reid
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Chargement
I support no more bullying it’s hurtful and wrong! #spiritday #gopurple Afficher sur Instagram
Sean Maher
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Taking a stand against bullying. #spiritday @caspervandien @mannyaroyo @glaad View on Instagram
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By @christinajpacelli “A vision in purple! @lavernecox lights the Empire State Building purple for this important day, #spiritday. Wearing a @renttherunway @nhakhanh dress, and @mcldesign @jennifermillerjewelry and @lele_sadoughi jewelry. #TWord @GLAAD #lavernecox” via @PhotoRepost_app #livemytruth
Let’s show LGBT youth we’ve got their backs. Stand up against bullying for #spiritday! http://t.co/DIdb3ah3Pt ???????????? pic.twitter.com/gBgMQqqHip
— Demi Lovato (@ddlovato) October 16, 2014
#HazyMillsProductions is purple 2day for #SpiritDay 2 stand up against bullying & 2 show our support for LGBT youth. pic.twitter.com/GtjMNVy29T
— Sean Hayes (@theseanhayes) October 16, 2014
Bob Harper
Wearing purple today to stand up against bullying & support LGBT youth #spiritday Join us at http://t.co/WZ73TkIMNo pic.twitter.com/bmmcYa32Gb
— Bob Harper (@MyTrainerBob) October 16, 2014
Alaska Thunderfuck
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Today is #spiritday and so today, we wear purple. I'll admit, I've been known to wear purple on occasion. Today we stand together to empower LGBT youth. Wear purple and have some spirit.
AtticusBennett
let this brave, self-empowered 15 year old be an example for all grown-adult closeted gay men, living in north america in 2014….. stop hiding, start living out loud. be empowered. and stop giving excuses to remain silent and closeted and of no use. he’s got courage and strength, and he’s 15 years old. so what’s your excuse again?
Merv
Atticus, you make a good point, but it ignores an important reality. If a closeted adult’s friends were all 15 years old, it would be relatively easy for him to come out, because the younger generation is much more accepting. But, of course, most adults have friends their own age, and those friends attitudes on homosexuality were set in stone decades ago, in extremely homophobic times. Most of our recent progress has come from older bigots dying off, not changing their minds.
AtticusBennett
@Merv: unfortunately, Merv…reality is this: people have been coming out, for decades, in times far more hateful and dangerous and unforgiving than our own.
you do a massive disservice by essentially dismissing that all those who are Out “had it relatively easy” – that’s a load of crap. know why we’re Out? because we’re stronger – not that it was “easier” for us.
if a grown adult chooses to continue to have anti-gay friends, it’s his own bloody fault. you can’t choose your family, you CAN choose your friends.
sorry, but in north america in 2014, i’m officially sick to death of the excuses grown men give to not be as brave and strong as freakin’ TEENAGERS.
ait10101
It is a shame that there is still bullying going on. When I was young gay sex was still illegal in my country, Canada, and it was still considered a mental illness. I came out (the first time — I’ve had to do it every time I move to a new situation, and it doesn’t get a lot easier) at 20. I was never bullied because even though I am pretty sure people knew I was gay well before I came out officially, I was the toughest guy in the crowd (which was a necessity, not a virtue). I saw others bullied, though, and I still regret not doing more at the time. I did intervene if there was something physical starting, but, really, bad mouthing hurts more. I remember one gay boy in high school who got it bad. I didn’t know him personally, but there were a lot of bad words said of him, even by my friends. I wish I had the courage to speak up. I also know people who lost jobs because they were gay. Things are better now. I still have a lot of anger, though.
Ogre Magi
What an awesome kid
PLAYS WELL WITH OTHERS
For waaaaaaay too long kids like Brendan would simply slink back and deny they are Gay and be the subject of tormentors……..
Brendan shows that by embracing who you are and refusing to back down or acknowledge the haters he empowers himself and all other Gay kids…..
You go boy!!