Browsing Day of SilenceApril 19, 2012 Featured Video: “Cold Spring Harbor GSA: Day of Silence”Watch another of the featured videos from the “What Does the Day of Silence Mean to You?” call for submissions. This video was submitted by Amanda L. from Syosset, NY. About Amanda and her video: I’m a high school junior from Long Island and a member of the Gay-Straight Alliance Club. I feel very passionately about [...] April 18, 2012 Featured Poem: “Silence.”Check out a featured poem from the “What Does the Day of Silence Mean to You?” call for submissions. This poem was submitted by Ilana K. of Rockville, MD. “Silence.” I have never stopped talking Not even for one second Even when I am silent I am speaking so many words So one day a [...] April 17, 2012 Featured Video: “The Day of Silence – 2012 (A Message from CCA GSA)”Check out one of the featured videos from the “What Does the Day of Silence Mean to You?” call for submissions. This video was submitted by Alexander P. of San Diego, CA. Here is what Alexander had to say about his video: Why I myself am not a member of the LGBT community, I am [...] April 16, 2012 Have a Duct-Tape Free Day of Silence!We’ve received reports from a number of organizers who have suffered problems after wearing duct tape on their mouths. As a consequence we feel it is important to address this safety issue. While we have never encouraged nor endorsed wearing duct tape for the Day of Silence, we recognize that the symbolism of putting duct [...] April 16, 2012 Featured Poem: “Untitled.”Check out another featured poem from the “What Does the Day of Silence Mean to You?” call for submissions. This poem was submitted by Rachel S. from Tucson, AZ. “Untitled.” My lips are sealed shut I will not speak a word on This Day of Silence. This is a day to Listen; this is [...] April 15, 2012 Featured Essay: “What Day of Silence Means to Me.”Check out another featured essay from the “What Does the Day of Silence Mean to You?” call for submissions. This essay was submitted by Kristin J. of Silverdale, WA. What Day of Silence Means to Me Day of Silence to me is a day where I don’t talk. It’s a day where I can look [...] April 14, 2012 Announcing Day of Silence Video and Essay Selections!We got so many amazing submissions to the “What Does the Day of Silence Mean to You?” contest. Thank you all who submitted an entry to us! Your bravery, resilience, and determination is inspiring. Thank you all for making the Day of Silence such a tremendous event. Your voices are being heard. We are proud [...] April 14, 2012 Featured Video: “Day of Silence 2012.”Check out the first of the featured videos from the “What Does the Day of Silence Mean to You?” call for submissions. This video was submitted by Arial P. of Hendersonville, TN. “I love standing up for what is right and helping others.” -Arial “Day of Silence 2012.” Thanks, Arial! What an inspiring message! Check back again [...] April 13, 2012 It’s almost Day of Silence! Say what?!Loan T is a junior in high school and a GLSEN Student Ambassador. Check out this video he created for Day of Silence. PS Are you participating in Day of Silence this year? Don’t forget to register your participation April 12, 2012 Is it my fault that I’m bullied?This post is by GLSEN Student Ambassador Amelia I will never forget the day when someone at school ran by me and yelled an anti-gay slur. I was numb, unable to comprehend what was said. My mind flirted with the idea that somehow, it was my fault, that by being proud of who I am, [...] |
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