Show your support today for lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) youth and to speak out against bullying by wearing purple, or online by “purpling” your social media profile images!

Ellen DeGeneres supports the cause and joined millions celebrating Spirit Day today by wearing purple, even though it’s not her top pick for a color choice.

Spirit Day was started in 2010 by teenager Brittany McMillan as a response to the young people who had taken their own lives. Observed annually on October 20, individuals, schools, organizations, corporations, media professionals and celebrities wear purple, which symbolizes spirit on the rainbow flag. Getting involved is easy -- participants are asked to simply "go purple" on October 20 as we work to create a world in which LGBT teens are celebrated and accepted for who they are.

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