You are invited to join us
for 10 Points of Light to Take Back The Night on Thursday, April
28, 2011. This nationwide candlelight vigil is the culmination of
an evening of marches, rallies, musical performances, and many other
empowering events! Join us at a location near you, or host your
own event to shatter the silence and stop the violence! A special
thank you goes to our 10 Points of Light partners listed below who
help to make this event possible!
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The Advocacy Center; Ithaca, NY
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For over 20 years, Tompkins County’s TBTN has given the
community a forum to speak out against violence and speak
up in support of survivors of sexual and domestic violence.
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The Blake School
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This year Blake (along with Harvard University, Kent State, University of Notre Dame and St. Mary’s College) is proud to be one of 10 Points of Light around the country. On Thursday, April 28 beginning at 6 p.m., a school band will play live music in
the west courtyard of the Upper School campus to start the night. Then, starting at 7 p.m., Blake Head of School John Gulla, Upper School Director Anne Graybeal, and local state representative Marion Greene will address attendees. After listening to the
speakers we will take a raising-awareness walk to Loring Park and back. The evening will end with a candlelight vigil ending at approximately 9 p.m.
All students and parents in the Blake community are encouraged to attend.
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Harvard University; Cambridge, MA
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Harvard’s Take Back The Night has historically been a
series of events leading up to a candlelight vigil. Harvard
usually picks a TBTN theme and offer a variety of perspectives
through various events throughout the month of April. Examples
of past events include a discussion on the connection between
porn and sexual violence; language and how it shapes our
opinions; Race, Rape, and Pop Culture; men’s role in ending
violence; interpersonal violence within the LGBTQ community;
and supporting survivors. To increase visibility and awareness,
Harvard publishes an annual magazine,
“Saturday Night: Untold Stories of Sexual Violence at Harvard”
in April. The candlelight vigil is the final event and is
a safe space for survivors to share their stories.
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Kent State University; Kent, OH
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The Kent State University’s Women’s Center will unite
with the Take Back The Night Foundation to show support
for survivors of sexual assault.
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Saint Mary's College;
in partnership
with the University of Notre Dame.
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Our event will include a prayer service
at the Log Chapel, march around campus, speak out of personal
stories and hospitality, including refreshments, resources
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University of Notre Dame;
in partnership with Saint Mary’s College
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Take Back the Night at the University of
Notre Dame and St. Mary's College is an event that allows
men and women to stand in solidarity with survivors of rape
and sexual assault and to show a commitment to preventing
this violence from happening in our community. Our event
will include: a candlelight vigil service at the Grotto;
march around campus; and speak out of personal stories at
Holy Cross Hill followed by a bonfire and hospitality (free
t-shirts, refreshments, resources and musical performances).
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University of Tampa; Tampa, FL
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The Office of Residence Life, Residence Hall Association
and Team CHAOS at The University of Tampa is sponsoring
their fourth annual “Take Back the Night” program, which
raises awareness about sexual abuse, on Thursday, April
29 at 8 p.m. in the Vaughn Courtyard.
The program includes a speakout: a time for survivors and
allies to tell their stories and inspire others to come
forward and seek help. A candlelight vigil, a moment of
silence and a silent march are also planned.
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University of Texas at El Paso; El Paso,
TX
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Join us for a special candlelight vigil to speak out
against violence against women, men and children, and listen
to a story that will leave an impact on your life.
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