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Spirit Day was first commemorated with the anti-gay bullying context on 20 October 2010.

Tyler Clementi was a student at Rutgers University in New Brunswick, New Jersey, USA. At the age of 18 years old, he jumped to his death from the George Washington Bridge over the Hudson River on 22 September 2010. On 19 September, Tyler’s collegiate dormitory roommate, Dharun Ravi, had posted on Twitter a clip showing Tyler kissing another man. Neither Tyler nor his partner had given their permission for the image to be taken or posted. Tyler Clementi’s suicide gained notoriety as it came at a time of a series of suicides of gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender and queer+ (GLBTQ+) students being “outed” (publicly identified) unwillingly.

The observation began when a Canadian secondary school student, Brittany McMillan, learned of Tyler’s death and decided that something needed to be done to combat the alarming increase in GLBTQ+ suicides. As October was already Bullying Prevention Month throughout Canada, Brittany selected the date and started encouraging others to take a stand against bullying (intimidation) of GLBTQ+ persons.

She posted her concerns and ideas onto her Facebook account and the response was immediate and overwhelming! The increase in suicides among same gender loving peoples had the attention of many organizations and individuals. Brittany’s concerns received the notice of Gay Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation (GLAAD) which became actively involved in encouraging and promoting the initial Spirit Day on Wednesday, 20 October 2010. They urged all interested persons to wear a purple ribbon to not only publicize the event but also to offer a tribute to GLBTQ+ victims of suicide.

The following year, Spirit Day was observed on the same date and Brittany remained active in planning and promoting the event. In 2013, GLAAD adopted the sponsorship of the event and decided to hold the observance on the third Thursday of the month.

Aaron, my spouse and I both recall the first commemoration of Spirit Day. We had just met that spring and were living together, marriage equality had not happened at that time. Aaron had learned of the Spirit Day plans at his job and informed me of the event. We decided to do our part, bought some purple ribbon and safety pins and created purple ribbons to carry to work with us on 20 October and distribute. Both of us had given away all of our ribbons before our respective offices had been open for an hour!

Given the political and social instability in the USA at this time, every effort to embrace GLBTQ+ young persons and their identity offers encouragement and support. GLAAD continues to promote acceptance and understanding. For additional information on services available, visit their site: https://glaad.org/spiritday

Have a very happy and safe Spirit Day!

Naked hugs!

Roger Poladopoulos/ReNude Pride: Guys Without Boxers!

Author’s Note: The next post entry here is planned for Sunday, October 18, 2026, and the proposed topic is: “Bare Celebrity Series #12: Birthday!”

Jogging his way for more birthday cake!

Phoenix Fellington (birth name: TreLeron Fenderson) is the official unofficial spokesmodel for all of us here at ReNude Pride: Guys Without Boxers! By profession, he is an openly gay adult pornography actor and he also serves the SGL film industry as an advocate and as a counselor/mentor for his fellow professionals regarding issues regarding their individual (private) practices surrounding their nakedness.

“Posing naked is an ideal way to strengthen your body self-image and to impress others with your confidence and poise.” ~ Phoenix Fellington ~ SGL film actor and advocate

The “header” (introductory image directly above) delivers the message of intent for this site. Both my spouse, Aaron, and I are what most people refer to as nudists. We prefer the label bare practitioners because that designation is much less judgmental and much more accepting and practical. We are both constantly and consistently (as often as possible) clothes free (naked, nude). Our preference for nakedness is engaged (done, practiced) whenever we can do so comfortably and legally.

As published here when we created this site and began posting in January, 2017, as this post entry today is a summary of the story of the beginnings and reasonings for ReNude Pride: Guys Without Boxers! In the USA, October is the month for focusing on the actual story of our gay. lesbian, bisexual, transgender and queer+ (GLBTQ+) community and culture. The primary reason for creating and maintaining this blog was to provide a space where those of us who are GLBTQ+ and are also bare practitioners have a place to feel welcome and to consider “home.”

As for Aaron and myself, we are an interracial same gender loving (SGL) – gay – couple who prefer being bare and cordially invite all of you to do the same! Alone, together or in a crowd, as long as it is possible, legally, we’ll do it with confidence and pride!

For this commemoration of our story, of our history here on ReNude Pride: Guys Without Boxers! we feature our bare practitioner and our nakedness gay adult film industry (pornography) actor, Chad! He only uses a single name professionally. His career in his industry always celebrates his alpha preference and his decisive preference for model and openly appearing clothes free! He is confident and sincere as to his mixed racial heritage and his profuse hirsuteness!

The above image depicts Chad removing his shirt as he strives to relax fully bare!

Thank you both Phoenix Fellington and Chad for your encouragement and support of our acceptance and relaxation of our nakedness as a part of our bare practitioner community and culture!

Naked hugs!

Roger Poladopoulos/ReNude Pride: Guys Without Boxers!

Author’s Note: The next post entry here is planned for Friday, October 9, 2026, and the proposed topic is: “Come Out!”

I’ve got to get back to our history month!

Prologue:

The USA observance of gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender and queer+ (GLBTQ+) history month was founded in 1994 by a Missouri high school (secondary school) teacher named Rodney Wilson. His intent was to provide role models, build community and offer a civil rights statement of the efforts and the achievements of the growing GLBTQ+ community and culture.

The emerging GLBTQ+ History Month was endorsed by Gay Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation (GLAAD), the Human Rights Campaign (HRC), the National Gay and Lesbian Task Force, the National Education Association (NEA) and other prominent organizations, such as the Gay Lesbian Students Educators Network (GLSEN) and Equality Forum.

The Equality Forum is a national (USA) GLBTQ+ civil rights organization with an educational focus. Equality Forum coordinates GLBTQ+ history month observances, produces documentary films, sponsors high impact social initiatives and hosts an annual GLBTQ+ civil rights conference.

One of the best, exciting and rewarding purposes of any facet of herstory/history is the knowledge and the reality it grants, instills and provides all of us. Our (GLBTQ+) story is one of the most “stories” that is underway. It is slowly gaining acceptance, analysis and recognition throughout the entire world even while we are reading this posting here now.

For and endless amount of time, what we now identify and label as the GLBTQ+ community and culture was ignored, illegal, obscure and unrecognized due to the fact of our forebearers being what and who they were judged to be: outcasts, perverts and sinners. Our people were determined by society to be less and lower than subhumans and we were deliberately, historically and intentionally condemned, excluded, prosecuted and overlooked.

This resulted in the reality that for centuries, our existence was eliminated as often were our lives. This frequently left us with absolutely no story to share except hatred, marginalization and oppression.

The earliest focus of the GLBTQ+ history month concept was primarily on the current (contemporary) examples of accomplishment and achievement within our community. This aided in our interpretation and understanding of “where” we were. Now, we are surpassing that scope and can include episodes and individuals from our past! Our growth is in our accepting, appreciating, knowing, learning and understanding our communal development!

The 2026 USA GLBTQ+ History Month honorees are listed below:

For biographical information on this year’s honourees, please visit the history month link at the conclusion of the listing.

Giorgio Armani, fashion designer

Gabriel Attal, first gay French prime minister

Alvin Baltrop, photographer

Frieda Belinfante, cellist and conductor

Michael Bennett, choreographer and director

Rachel Crandall-Crocker, transgender activist

Barry Diller, media

Ernestine Eckstein, gay pioneer

Laila El-Metoui, GLBTQ+ educator

Edward Erminful, fashion editor

Andrea Gibson, poet activist

Marsden Hartley, modernist painter

Muhsin Hendricks, Islamic GLBTQ+ activist

Patricia Highsmith, novelist

Robert Joffrey, choreographer and dancer

Julie Johnson, USA congresswoman

Lani Ka’ahumanu, bisexual activist writer

King James I, monarch, Great Britain

Calvin Klein, fashion designer

Abraham Lincoln, president US

Chris Pappas, US congressman

Pauline Park, transgender activist

Paul Rudolph, architect

Amber Ruffin, actor, comedian, writer

St. Vincent, guitarist, singer, songwriter

Jessica Stern, diplomat

Charles Sumner, 19th century senator

Jewel Thais-Williams, GLBTQ+ activist

Karl Heinrich Ulrichs, sexologist

Alok Vaid-Menon, comedian

Edmund White, novelist

Congratulations to all of the 2026 honourees!

For additional information and to nominate 2027 recipients, please use the link below.

GLBTQ+ History Month

Naked hugs!

Roger Poladopoulos/ReNude Pride: Guys Without Boxers!

Author’s Note: The next post entry here is planned for tomorrow, Friday, October 2, 2026, and the proposed topic is: “October Footnote!”

August: the very last full month of the 2026 summer season! What happened to the proverbial “endless days of summer?” Somehow, we were restricted in the endless allotment of days this year! Hopefully, his sandy-coated buttocks help compensate for our shortage of summer length this year!

One serious shortage, the days of summer, does not bode well for other supplies. There also is a limit to the number of pillows available to rest our weary heads while at the beach! Creativity matters, folks!

Buttocks as a comfortable pillow have reached a phenomenal popularity with the beach audiences all over the world! Improvisation contributes to luxury for us all!

Of course, using our buttocks as pillows does eliminate one item to bring to the beach. Fortunately, they’re part of our anatomy and accompany us everywhere!

Despite the growth in popularity, there remain a significant number of bare buttocks searching for a head to offer rest!

Naked hugs!

Roger Poladopoulos/ReNude Pride: Guys Without Boxers!

Author’s Note: The next post entry here is planned for Friday, September 4, 2026, and the proposed topic is: “Back to Work!”

Francois Sagat’s job is to encourage body and clothes freedom!

Skinny-Dipping/Swimming Naked!

“On being a skinny-dipper (nude swimmer):

The only requisites on being a skinny-dipper are the skills and techniques of swimming and the aquatic (water) safety. A paramount rule (non-negotiable) is no clothing allowed!” ~ Roger Poladopoulos ~ 23 August 2020

Sometimes, so many words are used to describe, explain and identify naked swimming when the only essential wording is the activity itself: naked swimming. Nothing else is really necessary to educate us on true meaning of the event/relaxation exercise. An aquatic adventure that is engaged in without attire, without care and especially without embarrassment or guilt!

Too often, we find ourselves involved in detailing descriptive phrases and accounts that only complicate the basic understanding of the actual action. Skinny-dipping and naked swimming are synonymous with one another. They are the same. There is no difference between them. Two conditions are required: The first is the need for water – to enable the swimming. The second is the need for no clothing, covering or garment – only nakedness.

The only item covering his skin is the sand on his buttocks. That can be attributed to his use of sunscreen to protect his skin from potentially harmful sunrays. The use of any type of skin protection does not compromise the bare/nude status of the person.

Bare skin and water are the only absolutely mandatory requirements for naked swimming. The water source can be either man-made (canal, pool, etc.) or can be natural (lake, ocean, river, etc.). It can be an enclosed location or out in nature. No distinction is needed; it is the preference of the persons involved!

As the end of the summer of 2026 approaches those of us living in the Northern Hemisphere, my spouse, Aaron and I encourage you to consider engaging in swimming naked before the weather changes!

Naked hugs!

Roger Poladopoulos/ReNude Pride: Guys Without Boxers!

Author’s Note: The next post entry here is planned for tomorrow, Monday, August 31, 2026, and the proposed topic is: “Bottoms-Up! August, 2026!”

With his Pride rainbow banners draped on his buttocks, we know his confidence in his anatomy!

Bottoms-up! overlooking a sunny day and the tranquil blue sea! An ideal seasonal combination to enjoy!

Skinny-dipping in a wavy, aquatic environment to celebrate the bottoms-up! occasion!

A complete line-up of tan-line bottoms-up! evidencing who’s not taken advantage of the season!

Buttocks affection and attention always capture the day on worldwide bottoms-up! day!

Remember:

The last day of the month is always Bottoms-Up! Day! Make sure we all see yours!

Naked hugs!

Roger Poladopoulos/ReNude Pride: Guys Without Boxers!

Author’s Note: The next post entry is planned for here on Monday, August 3, 2026, and the proposed topic is: “Marvelous Monday!”

Underwear off and all bottoms-up! we go!

“Why should we think nudity is such a revolting thing in a land where there is so much violence and corruption and racism and hatred? Nudity seems like a welcome relief from all the bullshit in life.” ~ Anthony Kiedis ~ musician and vocalist Red Hot Chili Peppers

Born 1 November 1962

Songwriter Anthony Kiedis of the popular music group Red Hot Chili Peppers actually issued the above observation long before the felonious trumpster-dumpster ever bought himself into power. How true his assessment remains today! Especially considering the criminals holding power during this time.

In my humble perspective, the despicable actions that Anthon Kiedis listed in his quote – corruption, hatred, racism and violence – though they remain extremely disgusting and repulsive are practically everyday and “normal” in today’s world. What was unacceptable to Anthony Kiedis is a common practice that rarely is noticed now.

That is the reasoning that my spouse, Aaron, and I have for encouraging voters in this country to ensure their electoral registrations are accurate and current. The mid-term elections are in November 2026. Now is the time to verify voter accuracy. This allows time to correct any mistakes prior to the election day.

We are desperate in needing a change in the legislative leadership of this country. If we are to return this land into a place of change, freedom and hope, then the planning needs to begin today.

Please ensure the validity of your electoral registration. Please plan to vote in the November mid-term elections! Now is the time to seek change!

Naked hugs!

Roger Poladopoulos/ReNude Pride: Guys Without Boxers!

Author’s Note: The next post entry here is planned for tomorrow, Friday, July 31, 2026, and the proposed topic is: “Bottoms-Up! July, 2026!”

The Obama Presidential Center was dedicated on 18 June 2026 – the Juneteenth holiday being the day after and the first day of opening! A perfect way to commemorate the Juneteenth holiday and the 250th anniversary of the USA! Both Aaron, my spouse, and I agree that this dedication and grand opening are ideal for this remarkable anniversary, especially during these turbulent and uncertain times in this country.

This incredible center includes a museum, community and conference facilities, the presidential library (fully digitized) and offices of the not-for-profit Obama Foundation. Also on site are a location of the Chicago Public Library, a community athletic facility and a public park.

The official portrait of our amazing, awesome, exceptional, honest and sincere president! He consistently espoused care for others, change for better, hope for the future and equality for all! He openly acknowledged his personal hesitation and reservation on endorsing marriage equality, but after careful consideration, he boldly admitted his weakness and respected the “law-of-the-land!” A truly qualified leader of this nation, an example for all!

Even though Aaron and I didn’t meet until 2010, we individually campaigned for his nomination and election in 2008 and as an unofficial couple four years later. I personally met the then-candidate Obama twice in 2008, once being a total surprise for us both. I was in person at his frigid inauguration in 2009 and despite the freezing outdoor temperatures, it was a glorious day!

Summer provides me with an official “break” (respite) between semesters at my university, therefore I had no job obligations to prevent me from attending the opening of the Obama Presidential Center. However, as the event occurred over the Juneteenth weekend, Aaron was unable to take time off from the hospital where he’s employed. I knew better than to even entertain the thought of going there alone!

The dedication of this facility is an ideal example of the fulfillment of the dreams and goals of those who have sacrificed their lives for this country. It represents the best that we offer: hope and progress. Without disparaging others, it achieves a union in faith and spirit with the Founding Fathers (and Mothers) and celebrates us all!

Thank you Mr and Mrs Obama for all that you have done for all of us!

Naked hugs!

Roger Poladopoulos/ReNude Pride: Guys Without Boxers!

Author’s Note: The next post entry planned for here is Monday, July 20, 2026, and the proposed topic is: “A Mid-Summer Dream!”

*WNBR = World Naked Bike Ride!

There is no universal (global) specific date for the World Naked Bike Ride. Each event is coordinated and planned locally the result being that it occurs throughout the entire year. It also allows the host locality to schedule the ride during the optimum weather season for their particular region. There are actually some participants who travel extensively in order to complete (survive?) as many rides as possible! Clothes free cycling for everyone!

“We face automobile traffic with our naked bodies as the best way of defending our dignity and exposing the unique dangers faced by cyclists and pedestrians as well as the negative consequences we all face due to dependence on oil and other forms of non-renewable energy.” ~ World Naked Bike Ride website ~

The above image depicts a miniature rainbow flag of the gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender and queer+ (GLBTQ+) community and culture. Although the WNBR is not an exclusive GLBTQ+ event or function, the majority of the local jurisdiction planning committees support and welcome our involvement in all phases of the organisation.

The WNBR is an international clothing-optional bike ride in which participants plan, meet and ride together en masse as human-powered transport (the majority on bicycles but some on unicycles, skateboards, inline skates and as pedestrians) to “deliver a vision of a cleaner, safer body-positive world.”

In 2003, Conrad Schmidt developed the concept for the World Naked Bike Ride after organising the same for Artists for Peace/Artists Against War in Europe. The original WNBR message was against oil dependency and the promoting of the power and individuality of the human body. The very first WNBR occurred in June, 2004. Since 2006, the message has simplified and the main focus is now on cycling advocacy and sharing the roadways by everyone.

For additional information and a schedule of bicycle rides, click the link below:

World Naked Bike Ride

There is no officially central office or headquarters for WNBR. The website guides individuals to directions into creating an event for their individual locality.

The Washington, D.C. metropolitan area conducted a WNBR event in 2006 that was poorly planned and promoted by several overwhelmed volunteers. I only learned of the activity two weeks prior to it happening in late May. Unfortunately, due to local laws, we were not permitted to participate nude. That one time was the only event that took place in our region.

Two different beginning sites were publicised for the ride. At the one convenient to me, there were approximately 30 of us to ride. We were later joined by another similar group from the alternate site.

Fortunately, other municipalities throughout the USA have held successful and better organised rides!

Naked hugs!

Roger Poladopoulos/ReNude Pride: Guys Without Boxers!

Old Faithful!

Author’s Note: The next post entry here is planned for Friday, May 15, 2026, and the proposed topic is: “Sun-Sations!”

Our Bad!

Riding a bicycle naked would definitely be fun!