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Wear it Purple Day is about more than a T‑shirt

Wear it Purple Day is about more than a T‑shirt
Phys.org Friday 28 August 2026, 12:40 UTC 1 min read
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Today is Wear it Purple Day—when students and staff at high schools and universities are invited to wear purple clothing to recognize and celebrate gender- and sexuality-diverse (GSD) young people. Workplaces are also encouraged to take part.

Today is Wear it Purple Day—when students and staff at high schools and universities are invited to wear purple clothing to recognize and celebrate gender- and sexuality-diverse (GSD) young people. Workplaces are also encouraged to take part.
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