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Q&A: 'Go purple' founder just a teen herself

Started by SandraJane, October 21, 2011, 09:39:33 PM

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Q&A: 'Go purple' founder just a teen herself

By Joseph Neese | Posted: Oct 20, 2011 2:27 PM CDT Updated: Oct 20, 2011 3:26 PM CDT



Students across the nation Thursday will show their support for gay rights. (Source: CNN) Students across the nation Thursday will show their support for gay rights. (Source: CNN)

Many social media users are using this banner to show their support for LGBT youth on Oct. 20. (Source: GLAAD) Many social media users are using this banner to show their support for LGBT youth on Oct. 20. (Source: GLAAD)

   
(RNN) - Millions of celebrities, corporations and average Americans are celebrating Spirit Day Thursday by wearing purple in solidarity with lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and questioning (LGBTQ) youth who are bullied because of their sexual orientations.

Brittany McMillan, the 16-year-old founder of Spirit Day, which launched in 2010, took some time to reflect on what the day means to her.
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