Day of Silence FM - 2024SF Crowd
Event Description
1. When: Friday, April 12th, 2024 - 6:30 p.m. through 7:00 p.m. at the FM Event Site.
2. The Day of Silence FM - 2024SF FM - 2024SF will begin at 6:30 p.m. and will last until 7:00 p.m.
3. A group photo will be taken at 6:55 p.m. at the FM Event Site.
4. At 7:00 p.m. we will clean up the site and head back to our cars. Be sure to stay with the group on the way back to the car to enjoy the caching stories from the trail!
About Day of Silence FM - 2024SF FM
Day Of Silence is observed every year on the second Friday of April. This observance is led especially by the student community to bring awareness to the bullying of lesbian, bisexual, gay, and transgender students.
On this particular day, they vow to be silent for the whole day as a symbolic representation of the silencing of the LGBTQ+ community. The day is sponsored by the Gay, Lesbian, and Straight Education Network (GLSEN).
History of the Day of Silence
The idea for this day originated in 1996 by student Maria Pulzetti of the University of Virginia. Maria wanted to do something that will leave a lasting impact on her colleagues.
She wanted to erase the stigma around the LGBTQ+ community and raise visibility among students and faculty. Her intention was to allow students to participate in an activity that was inclusive for all.
Many schools and universities across the country started actively participating by the end of 1997. In 2000 GLSEN joined the efforts and made the day an official event of the organization.
The event continued to expand and now the Day of Silence is observed in all fifty states globally.