Unrelated to makeup, tomorrow is the Day of Silence. I will be participating in this day long event, which means I will not be making updates on my social networking sites.
I support the Day of Silence because I believe in equality of others. I always try to instill in people that it is okay to be yourself. It is more than okay, it is what is right. I believe that people should not be praised for being who they are, but that it should be a given. It is so sad to see that so many people feel that they need to HIDE who they are, in fear of getting BEATEN or unaccepted. Hate is something that has always been a part of the human race, back to when African Americans and Caucasians were separated, back to the wars, back to, I am sure, the beginning of time. Times are changing, the world is moving forward. As our world progresses, the people in it need to as well. We are all equal. We are all people. We are all the same type of species, and we all have emotions.
I always say that everyone is beautiful, but I am realizing that can be a bit of a false statement. (Not for my words to be twisted). Everyone CAN be beautiful. I dont mean makeup... to be beautiful is to be beautiful on the inside. WE are the ones who will make a difference. WE will be the ones who can make others smile, feel accepted, and WE might actually be the ones to save a life.
To all of my gays, lesbians, transgenders, bisexuals - dorks, goths, preps, football players, nerds, geeks - you all deserve equality. After all, we all play a role in society, and we all live together, on one planet.
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What is the Day of Silence?
The Day of Silence is a student-led national event that brings attention to anti-LGBT name-calling, bullying and harassment in schools. Students from middle school to college take a vow of silence in an effort to encourage schools and classmates to address the problem of anti-LGBT behavior by illustrating the silencing effect of bullying and harassment on LGBT students and those perceived to be LGBT. (Lesbian, Gay, Bi-sexual, Transgender) - Dayofsilence.com
Why do we need a Day of Silence?
GLSEN’s 2009 National School Climate Survey found that nearly 9 out of 10 LGBT students report verbal, sexual or physical harassment at school and more than 30% report missing at least a day of school in the past month out of fear for their personal safety. Moreover, two of the top three reasons students said their peers were most often bullied at school were actual or perceived sexual orientation and gender expression, according to From Teasing to Torment: School Climate in America, a 2005 report by GLSEN and Harris Interactive. Thus, the Day of Silence helps bring us closer to making anti-LGBT bullying, harassment and name-calling unacceptable in America’s schools. - Dayofsilence.com
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I support the Day of Silence because I believe in equality of others. I always try to instill in people that it is okay to be yourself. It is more than okay, it is what is right. I believe that people should not be praised for being who they are, but that it should be a given. It is so sad to see that so many people feel that they need to HIDE who they are, in fear of getting BEATEN or unaccepted. Hate is something that has always been a part of the human race, back to when African Americans and Caucasians were separated, back to the wars, back to, I am sure, the beginning of time. Times are changing, the world is moving forward. As our world progresses, the people in it need to as well. We are all equal. We are all people. We are all the same type of species, and we all have emotions.
I always say that everyone is beautiful, but I am realizing that can be a bit of a false statement. (Not for my words to be twisted). Everyone CAN be beautiful. I dont mean makeup... to be beautiful is to be beautiful on the inside. WE are the ones who will make a difference. WE will be the ones who can make others smile, feel accepted, and WE might actually be the ones to save a life.
To all of my gays, lesbians, transgenders, bisexuals - dorks, goths, preps, football players, nerds, geeks - you all deserve equality. After all, we all play a role in society, and we all live together, on one planet.
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The Day of Silence is a student-led national event that brings attention to anti-LGBT name-calling, bullying and harassment in schools. Students from middle school to college take a vow of silence in an effort to encourage schools and classmates to address the problem of anti-LGBT behavior by illustrating the silencing effect of bullying and harassment on LGBT students and those perceived to be LGBT. (Lesbian, Gay, Bi-sexual, Transgender) - Dayofsilence.com
Why do we need a Day of Silence?
GLSEN’s 2009 National School Climate Survey found that nearly 9 out of 10 LGBT students report verbal, sexual or physical harassment at school and more than 30% report missing at least a day of school in the past month out of fear for their personal safety. Moreover, two of the top three reasons students said their peers were most often bullied at school were actual or perceived sexual orientation and gender expression, according to From Teasing to Torment: School Climate in America, a 2005 report by GLSEN and Harris Interactive. Thus, the Day of Silence helps bring us closer to making anti-LGBT bullying, harassment and name-calling unacceptable in America’s schools. - Dayofsilence.com
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Participate by checking out www.dayofsilence.com, where you can read more information about April 19th, as well as submit your photo (no matter what your sexual orientation), to show your support for this day of awareness
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What does the Day of Silence mean to you?
"Every year on the day of silence I get frustrated because I want to say something but can't. It represents every time someone from the LGTB community is called a name, excluded from an event, beaten, or killed solely due to their sexual preference, and those who know its wrong dont stand up for them. The day of silence reminds us silence isn't an option and shows the people around us how strong our voices really are." - Haley Compton
"I am participating to support my Openly Gay and Lesbian friends because they deserve all the support and love they can get!" - Elizabeth Gagne'
" I am participating to support my family and friends! They all deserve to be happy and get as much support as possible!" - Lizzie Ross
"Even though there is not a gay member in my family, I support the LGBT community because I truly believe in the equality for all human beings. I also don't believe in discriminating or doing anything to harm another human being just because some of their tastes are different. In fact, I'm hoping my child, whom I gave birth 3 months ago, turns out to be gay because that way I can help my family truly accept the LGBT community since most of them are against all of this.(:" - Mayyra Ivette
"Every person deserves equality .. nobody should be able to be judged based on who they want to be or love.. I have many friends who are in the closet about their sexuality and they should not feel threatened or embarrassed about that. I have always stood up for being against bullying especially being in the LGBTQ." - Brooke Lea Gilbert
"I'm Gay And Support The Younger Generation Of The LGBT Community! Not Everyone Finds It As Easy As Myself To Be Comfortable With Their Sexuality. I Truly Admire Those Brave Enough To Be Openly Out At School/College/University As It Sends A Strong Message And Give Others Hope! Our Sexuality Does Not Define Us As A Person." - Carl 'Drazic' Harrison
Show your support, and participate today!
- Lex
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