US EditionPink Shirt Day reminds Norfolk to stand up against bullying
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On the first day of school in September 2007, two Canadian high school students saw their classmates bullying a classmate for wearing a pink shirt. Instead of turning away, they bought 50 pink shirts and distributed them to other students. The next day, the pink shirts flooded the school, becoming a symbol of zero tolerance for bullying and support for victims. In memory of this event, the last Wednesday in February was declared Pink Shirt Day.
Pink Shirt Day reminds Norfolk to stand up against bullying
One in five kids experiences bullying, often feeling isolated instead of supported at school. Bullying has long been overlooked due to how common it is, making awareness and action more important than ever. That’s why Pink Shirt Day was created—an initiative started by teenagers to take a stand. In 2007, in a small Nova Scotia town, a Grade 9 boy was bullied for wearing a pink shirt. Two older students, witnessing the incident, decided to take a…
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