Dayofsilence

HIstory of the Day of Silence

By kathmirs

  • First Day of Silence

    First Day of Silence
    According to the Day of Silence website,students at the University of Virginia organized and executed the first Day of Silence.

  • GLSEN sponsors Day of Silence

    GLSEN sponsors Day of Silence
    The Gay, Lesbian & Straight Education Network, also known as GLSEN, started sponsoring the Day of Silence. They provided volunteers and money to participating schools.

  • California governor declares offical Day of Silence

    California governor declares offical Day of Silence
    Governor Gray Davis of California declares April 10, 2002 the offical National Day of Silence.

  • In memory of Lawrence King

    The 2008 Day of Silence was held in memory of Lawrence King, a 15-year-old who was shot by a fellow student because of his sexual orientation.

  • Focus on Family's alternative

    Focus on Family's alternative
    The Huffington Post reportsFocus on Family organizes the Day of Dialogue as an alternative to the Day of Silence for students to express their biblical viewpoint.

  • Northwestern University does Day of Silence

    Northwestern University does Day of Silence
    Students from Project SHOUTout and the Rainbow Alliance at Northwestern University observed the Day of Silence by painting the rock and holding a candlelight vigil. A few students remained silent throughout the day.