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Today is Anti-Bullying Day 2013, celebrated on the last Wednesday in February here in Canada. It is also called “Pink Shirt Day” as a symbol to stand against bullying. Started in 2007, the first event was organized by two young men in Nova Scotia who arranged a “sea of pink” after Grade 9 student was harassed for wearing a pink polo shirt. The activism gained a lot of media attention and Canada now raises awareness to abolish bullying. Vancouver slam-poet Shane Koyczan—best known internationally for his performance during the opening ceremonies of the Vancouver 2010 Olympics—has recorded an incredibly powerful Continue Reading »