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Thirteen years ago, in 1996, a group of students at the University of Virginia started the Day of Silence. Student activists were silent for an entire day, bringing awareness to the problem of anti-LGBT harassment and bullying. Their efforts promoted a safe school environment for all, regardless of sexual orientation or gender identity. Since then, the Day of Silence has become a national movement with participation at over 8,000 middle schools, high schools, colleges and universities.

Get ready for the day with speaking cards, buttons, and stickers, available at the Day of Silence online headquarters.  Watch the video to learn more.