re: Most + Least Masculine School Colors in the SEC

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Spirit Day—not dissimilar to the idea of “Spirit Week” held in many high schools—now counts millions of Americans committed on Facebook to wearing the color purple tomorrow. The idea behind Spirit Day, first created by teenager Brittany McMillan earlier this month, is to honor the six gay boys who took their lives as a result of relentless harassment and bullying. But just as importantly, Spirit Day is also a way to show the hundreds of thousands of LGBT youth who face the same pressures and bullying that there is a vast community of people who support them. As one of the event's Facebook pages says: "This event is not a seminar nor is it a rally. There is NO meeting place. All you have to do is wear purple."

Purple symbolizes 'spirit' on the rainbow flag, a symbol for LGBT Pride that was created by Gilbert Baker in 1978.

In addition to wearing the color purple, GLAAD (The Gay & Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation) is also asking gays and lesbians and their allies to turn their Facebook and Twitter photos purple through Wednesday, and to share messages (status updates, tweets, etc.) of support for LGBT youth. For more information on the free application and suggested messages, go here.

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