Gay And Invisible In Rural America: Reflections On This Year’s Day Of Silence
Founded in 1996 by a group of students working on a class project focused on non-violent protests, a Day of Silence is now a national event where students raise awareness for the silencing and erasure of LGBTQ people at school. Some students wear ribbons to raise awareness while others might write letters of support for those who struggle with their sexuality. As one of the Presidents of my Gay Straight Alliance in high school, I recall participating in the event yearly. Here, in North Carolina, activities that recognize the existence and struggles of LGBTQ youth while pushing for greater support and acceptance have not been as widespread.