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Supporters of LGBTQ Youth 'Go Purple' for Spirit Day

Spirit Day is a day for people to show support for LGBTQ youth and here are just some of the many examples of that support as seen on social media.
Image: Keira Phair
Keira Phair, of Westchester, Ohio, holds a rainbow flag during the Cincinnati Pride parade, Saturday, June 27, 2015, in Cincinnati. On Friday, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled that same-sex couples have the right to marry nationwide. (AP Photo/John Minchillo)John Minchillo / AP

On Spirit Day, people "go purple" to show their support for LGBTQ youth and to stand up against bullying. Here are just some of the many examples of that support as seen on social media.

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