“How Silence Can Speak A Thousand Words by Sion Erkiletian” – Growing Up in Santa Cruz

Local Delta High School student Sion Erkiletian they/them shares their experience participating in National Day of Silence, the personal impact, and community impact this event has.

“It is a day that reminds us of our shared humanity, our shared struggles, and our shared dreams of a world where love knows no bounds and silence is no longer necessary to be heard. The more people participate in this vow of silence, the stronger our community will become. The National Day of Silence has evolved from a distant concept to a deeply personal and transformative experience for me. ”