How are you Breaking the Silence?
Hundreds of thousands of participants across the country have taken a vow of silence today to highlight the impacts of anti-LGBT bullying & harassment on youth. As the day comes to a close, we wanted to suggest some actions you can take to break the silence in the coming days, weeks and months.
If you have a minute:
- Tweet and share the image onto your social media channels to educate others on the experiences of LGBT youth
- Thank the visible and supportive educators in your school for supporting LGBT students & those participating in the Day of Silence
- Tell your elected officials to support the Safe Schools Improvement Act (#SSIA) by signing these letters
If you have an hour:
- Join/start a GSA in your school
- Explain to your parents, teachers and school administrators why they should support the Safe Schools Improvement Act
If you have an afternoon:
- Donate a LGBT-themed book to your school/community library. There are a ton of amazing books on the American Library Association’s Rainbow List as well as their past Stonewall Book Award winners & honorees.
- Find a local GLSEN Chapter in your community & get involved!
- Write a blog (or a vlog) about why the Day of Silence is important to you