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National Day of Silence
Observed on the second Friday of April, the Day of Silence is a national student-led demonstration where 2SLGBTQ+ students and allies all around the country—and the world—take a vow of silence to protest the harmful effects of harassment and discrimination of 2SLGBTQ+ folks in schools.
Started in the mid 90's by two college students in Virginia as an anti-violence protest, the Day of Silence has grown over the years to reach hundreds of thousands of students every year. On the Day of Silence, students go through the school day without speaking, ending the day with Breaking the Silence rallies and events to share their experiences during the protest and bring attention to ways their schools and communities can become more inclusive.
This solidarity demonstrates the importance that Day of Silence can mean to 2SLGBTQ+ and allies all over the world. Day of Silence brings attention to the oppression, hatred and prejudice that the 2SLGBTQ+ community faces on a daily basis. Although the world is becoming more tolerant, there are still places in society where people allow prejudices to rule their lives.
