Turning the
Bluegrass State
PINK
by Crystal Honeycutt
September 2013, I started #PinkWednesday as a fun
online weekly event for everyone, no matter age, race,
weight, financial status, or looks. Growing up, I was
never the popular girl, never picked first for sports or
teams, and I was just never in the “in” crowd. When I
got the idea for #PinkWednesday, I was excited to have
something that everyone could actively participate.
Over the past few months, I have received hundreds
of messages from women thanking me for this weekly
event because they finally felt like they were a part of
a program; Many, like me, never fit in anywhere before
the TDF community. Little did I know that a certain little
girl in Kentucky was watching her mother participate in
#PinkWednesday.
For the past 5 months, Reagan Nunn and her friends at
school have been wearing pink each Wednesday in honor
of all the girls who don’t feel that they have a place
to belong. These kids are taking a stand to show that
everyone is good enough and on Wednesdays, they wear
pink to prove that everyone belongs. This local school
movement all came from the heart of Reagan Nunn.
I am in awe at this beautiful young lady and whether she
realizes it or not, she is MY hero.
Please read Reagan’s words below! This little girl proves
that it only takes one person to make a difference! And
for this school in Kentucky, she is that one person.
“Back in November, when Mama
started doing #pinkwednesday,
I did it with her some weeks.
One Friday night, we watched
Mean Girls. I didn’t like the way
The Plastics treated everyone.
I told Mama that nice girls wear
pink too! The next week I went
to school and told my friends
about #pinkwednesday and
that we should do it too. I think
#pinkwednesday is a day when
girls unite, build friendships, and
wear PINK!”
-Reagan