The Day of Silence is a day of action held annually by the Gay Lesbian and Straight Education Network (GLSEN). On this day people participating do not speak. People do this to protest and acknowledge those in the LGBTQ+ who had to face being silenced by discrimination and harassment. This national day of action has been held annually in April since 1996. This year’s Day of Silence is being held on April 11. The GSA is organizing pins to be handed out to anyone who wants to participate. Sign ups to participate will be held on April 8-10 outside of the cafeteria during lunch A and B.
Last year, GLSEN proposed a new approach to the Day of Silence, the Day of (No) Silence. in attempts to bring light to the current discrimination and erasure of LGBTQ+ individuals especially those who are Transgender and Nonbinary. The day of (No) Silence is held on April 4 and is also being represented by the GSA this year in the form of a video. The GSA have worked together to make a video which will play on the announcements showcasing the struggles and opinions from LGBTQ+ Members in HAHS. Twighla Keppley says, “It’s important that you stand up for yourself and others, especially when you are in a community like this. The Day of (No) Silence and the Day of Silence really help show others that our community is valid.”
GSA members are happy to be participating in the Day of Silence and ask kindly that other students come join them by signing up.
