National Day of Silence is a student-led national event where folks take a vow of silence to highlight the silencing and erasure of LGBTQ people at school.
Visit glsen.org/day-silence for event planning tips, way to participate, and resources for students and educators.
Past Day of Silence Events in Santa Cruz:
2017: Breaking the Silence Rallies were organized in both Watsonville & Santa Cruz featuring guest speakers, open mics, and public demonstration.
2016: “Break the Silence Rally” – A video created by the Diversity Center Youth Program
2014: “Youths Break Silencing Effect of Bullying” – City on the Hill Press
2013: “LGBT hold rally in Santa Cruz to break the silence” – Santa Cruz Sentinel
2012: Community Members “Break the Silence” at LGBQT Youth Rally in Santa Cruz – Santa Cruz IMC