Day of Silence in Thousands of American Schools Today; Estimated 450,000 Students to Take Part in Day of Silence Activities

U.S. Newswire › April 12, 2005

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NEW YORK, April 12 /U.S. Newswire/ -- GLSEN, or the Gay, Lesbian & Straight Education Network, today announced its fourth year of sponsorship for the Day of Silence, an annual national student-led effort in which participants take a vow of silence to peacefully bring attention to bullying and harassment faced by lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) youth and their allies in America's schools.

This year 450,000 students from nearly 4,000 schools in all 50 states and Puerto Rico are expected to participate. With nearly 200 organizational endorsers and several proclamations of support issued in cities and towns across the country, Day of Silence 2005 is the largest event, of its kind, to date. Congressman Eliot Engel (D- NY) has introduced a Congressional Resolution, which is currently seeking co-sponsors, recognizing the Day of Silence.

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Day of Silence in Thousands of American Schools Today; Estimated 450,000 Students to Take Part in Day of Silence Activities

"The Day of Silence continues to grow each year because of the extraordinary commitment, leadership and dedication of students who want to make a difference in their schools and communities," said GLSEN Founder...

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