February 9, 2010

>Vigils to Take Place Friday on 2-Year Anniversary of Lawrence King Tragedy

>Cross-posted at blog.glsen.org.

Friday marks the two-year anniversary of the tragic shooting of Lawrence “Larry” King, a 15-year-old eighth-grader from E.O. Green Junior High in Oxnard, Calif., who was killed by a classmate because of his sexual orientation and gender expression.

Vigils to remember Larry King and bring attention to the need to address anti-LGBT violence in schools will take place across the country. To find one in your area or to register a vigil or event, visit http://www.rememberinglawrence.org/.

Here’s a look back at some celebrity PSAs done to remember Larry and raise awareness.