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“Each of us deserves the freedom to pursue our own version of happiness. No one deserves to be bullied” - Barack Obama Anti-Bullying Day or Pink Shirt Day is a movement celebrated across the globe inspired by an act of kindness. It promotes diversity along with positive social relationships. It’s also an act to improve the community where everyone is safe and respected, regardless of race, gender identity, religious backgrounds, and capabilities. A 9th Grade boy in Nova Scotia, Canada, was bullied and threatened for wearing a pink shirt to school. Several boys saw what happened and later that evening, they went and purchased 50 pink shirts. They distributed the shirts to the boys at the school and they all wore pink together the next day to support the boy who was bullied. As the boy who was bullied walked to school, seeing as other boys were handing out and wearing pink shirts, his face lit up as if all the weight had been lifted off of his shoulders. Pink was worn throughout their school as a representation that bullying and
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that sort of behavior are not commended, and that others weren’t just going to stand by and watch. Wearing pink helped promote the idea of anti-bullying in that school and those bullies weren’t heard from again, showing that a small act of kindness is capable of a profound impact. What can we do? This simple question may change the lives of many people who are being bullied around the world and encourage them to be confident. Many schools and communities were supporting this day by wearing a pink shirt, creating campaigns, and using social media to raise awareness about the issue. What did we do? On February 26th, students and teachers from Concordian showed support for Anti-Bullying day by wearing pink, taking class photos, and promoting the campaign. Bullying is an issue that continues to affect many people around the world. However, with this movement of wearing pink to support the motion of Anti-bullying, the situation is getting better. Everything depends on you! Wear pink, stop bullying, and change the community! Great and Poon, G9