Pink Shirt Day is about working together to stop bullying by celebrating diversity and promoting positive social relationships. "It’s about creating a community where all people feel safe, valued and respected, regardless of age, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, ability, or cultural background," said Dr. Derrick Mohamed, Assistant Professor of Leadership and Assistant Dean of Leadership (Faculty Development) at TWU Richmond.
"I am grateful for those two young men who stood up publicly at their Canadian high school in 2007 to support a grade 9 student who wore a pink t-shirt." Dr. Mohamed said. "Fourteen years later, across our nation and the world, February 24 is designated annually whereby we can focus on taking a stand against the injustice of harassment and bullying."
Providing a Christian perspective on the issue of bullying, he remarked, "Christ’s wonderful love can heal us from any wounds that we have experienced. If you are tired of battling and fighting on your own, consider trusting Christ to fight your battles — he does a better job at it than we could ever do."
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